Chapter 121

• Bella," he admonishes and I can't help but tease him for his grave tone. Mirroring his stern look, I feel like a surly teenager mimicking their scolding parent.
• "Edward," I answer in mock seriousness and I can see how he is struggling to hold his strict expression. It doesn't take long for both of our façades to break and we share a soft laugh. After a short while, I decide to ask him about his interest.
• "Why are you interested in what my life was like in Arizona?"