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"Bella," her name rolled off his tongue like a melody, making her heart ache for him. "You cannot love me. It will only cause you pain."
"Jake, I love you and always will. Pain doesn't scare me. I'd give my life for you."
He smiled, but it didn't reach his eyes. Jake slowly tucked Bella's stray hair behind her ear. He leaned in and pressed his lips to her ear.
"Fine. I can't stop you from loving me. But remember this: I cannot promise to love you." Then he turned around and left.
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