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Post by Beans827 on Aug 6, 2010 8:30:55 GMT -5
You know, it would have been so easy to just make her go off to college, come home and visit every weekend or so with Edward waiting for her, then have Grace grow on her and all her motherly instincts just come flowing out of her, but no...you made this so much more REAL. The fact that Grace may be deaf is so absolutely real and most likely because of Bella's choices. That is the reality of life and what sucks but what is just so true. Bravo to you for going there. For making this way deeper than a little bit of hard knocks before falling in love with the perfect man who happens to be a doctor and living HEA. WOW!!! Really Really brilliant. Thank you for going there.
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Post by enamoredheart on Aug 6, 2010 8:50:54 GMT -5
Chapter 57 Didn’t want to see it happen, but Emmett was actually right saying what he did to Edward. Bella has got to learn that she should give in return for all that she continuously receives.
It hurt to see Edward hurt so badly and Bree was exceptionally intuitive, as many girls can be. I so loved the way she told him about getting her period! LOL It was genuinely innocent.
Bella, Bella, Bella…Why is it so hard for her to see that not everything in this world is up to or provoked by her?
It hurt so badly to see that Edward was forced to reject her just to sober her up and make her realize that he expects so much more from her…
Why on earth she even suggested to him the possibility that she slept with that Garrett is beyond me. But his visceral reaction to the thought she might want to be a prostitute again, throwing up, knocked the wind out of me. It’s so shocking, how badly she hurt him and she probably doesn’t even realize it.
Hopefully the next chapter will be in her POV.
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Post by lilacs46 on Aug 6, 2010 8:50:57 GMT -5
Oh well, Edward only did what he had to. Bella needs to grow the fuck up.
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Post by lovemesomeangst on Aug 6, 2010 8:54:59 GMT -5
Thank you so much for updating so quickly. My heart is still breaking for them all, but especially Bella right now. She is in such a self-loathing mode and I hope that she can fight her way out of it. Even though she went about it in her old way (trying to apologize by seduction), coming to see Edward was a step.
Bella is so bent on blaming herself for every bad thing that happens, she can't even imagine how wonderful a life Grace will have. No matter what they find out about the severity of her hearing, Edward will do everything possible and give her all the tools she needs. Grace will always be around people who love her. That's exactly why she chose Edward as a parent, but she can't see that because she's so consumed with blaming herself for anything and everything that might go wrong with Grace.
I think Bella will eventually love herself enough to love others, it's just going to take some time. That's one of the reasons I love this story so much. It's not tied up in a pretty bow. It's very real.
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Post by tersi22 on Aug 6, 2010 9:01:54 GMT -5
I love this story and I love you more for giving us two chapters back to back.
I wish Bella would get her act together she is messing up her, Grace's and Edward's life. I know things can't be easy for her but I really want her to just get her head out of her a$$
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Post by jadedworld1 on Aug 6, 2010 9:20:53 GMT -5
i was so afraid to read this chapter, even when i wanted to, badly.
it was hard as hell, to see him sufering this way, he is so good and I really hope she gets it, that he is not asking for much.
how ever i cant blame Bella.
growing up, with a disfuctional mother and a father who was never there, did not made it easy for her, she does not know how a relation ship works. how to talk with your partner and make things right.
cant wait to read next chapter.
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Post by whiplashes on Aug 6, 2010 9:25:12 GMT -5
Lovely.
I always get this weird sense of peace after reading one of these chapters. A cute baby pic at the end adds a huge smile.
Thank you!
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Post by dee on Aug 6, 2010 9:33:38 GMT -5
This is the first timed I've reviewed but I just want to say this is one of the best I've read. Thanks for this!
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Post by Lindsey on Aug 6, 2010 9:39:59 GMT -5
BEST CHAPTER SO FAR! I agree with Edwards actions, thank you for the quick update and for keeping the story as real as can be!
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Post by Nonita on Aug 6, 2010 9:55:44 GMT -5
Chapter - 56
Excellent chapter as always.
I loved it! Thanks!
Maribel
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Post by Nonita on Aug 6, 2010 9:57:48 GMT -5
Chapter - 57
Thank you for the update! Your story is amazing and each chapter is better than the last! Can't wait to read more! Until next update...Take care =)
Maribel
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Post by jbwebb on Aug 6, 2010 10:15:03 GMT -5
Did Bella steal his checks? I hope Angela did. I don't like Angela at all. You need to get that skank out of the house - that was SO cruel of Edward to hire her, he made Bella feel even more insecure about herself and I blame him for that. it was WRONG. He should have h ired an older, unattractive nanny. PERIOD. Poor Bella. She was so happy and in love the first time she went home. I do think it's a little unrealistic that she would just put that all aside because Grace is deaf. But whatever. It's good angst I guess. If Bella stole that checkbook, it's going to be horrible for her. She really deserves a break. And I'm not understanding Emmett's solution. Without help, Bella turned to prostitution. Why does he think it will be any different now? And why did Bella deserve help back then, but not now? I mean, she slipped. ok. People slip. Does she not deserve unconditional love? I'm not following this I guess. AND AND AND I never realized that Bella was such an alcoholic. I thought she was just a prostitute who used to drink sometimes. NOw it seems like it's a huge problem. I didn't realize it was such a problem for her - the alochol.
Thanks as always for the quick and wonderful updates. I know this will get dragged out for a few more chapters, but I can't wait to get Bella, Grace, and Edward all together again in that darling log house!!! PLEASE!!!!! And Fire Angela. That would be so therapeutic for Bella!!
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Post by Filia1990 on Aug 6, 2010 10:26:05 GMT -5
The way you write about kids is adorable and very natural. I have three younger sisters so I soooo can see everything happening. THe scene at the restroom and Bree's remark about flowers and bees...priceless. I laughed. Oh and the baby and the beer...I've witnessed something like that but with whiskey lol Grace...her interaction with Shullen and the way he talks about her, the way he describes her is so wonderful and heartbreaking. The picture in the end of the chapter was amazing. I guess now what we are waiting for is some better days of less Bella-hurt. I hope for something like that.
Filia
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Post by Nanda on Aug 6, 2010 10:27:39 GMT -5
Oh my... just read the 2 latest chapters and I love them. I love how real you're making Bella, like just cause it's fiction and she has Edward she didn't turn miss perfect out of nowhere... the struggle makes it so real. Do I want to slap her and tell her to wake up, stop hurting Edward&Grace and start being a mom? yeah. But that's cause you're an amazing writer and I don't think Bella's ready for all that. I love angst and all... I can handle her hurting Edward all the time but I'd die and hate her forever is she did anything to Grace. It's so beautiful to see Edward acting all protective of Grace, even and specially from Bella. He is all dad and it's so cute. Thank you for taking your time to write the story and for updating. It made my day so much happier. xoxo, Nanda www.twitter.com/nanda_t
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Post by ukalice on Aug 6, 2010 11:04:40 GMT -5
That picture beautiful how can she not try harder for that little girl!! I know it can't be all happy but surely she wants to get happy!!!
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