[He half-turns back towards Edward, then, just...looking at him. The first time he said it, it was an accident, blurted without thought. This time, however...it's deliberate. Very much so.
...and even yet, even as hope bubbles up, elation, joy, he can't help but ask--]
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...and even yet, even as hope bubbles up, elation, joy, he can't help but ask--]
...really?