Edward could feel the release of tension in her body as she let out all the pent up emotions from an extended period of worry. He was thrilled that she was finding catharsis in the annulment and more than happy to act as her shoulder to cry on. She and young Jacob had been a great source of comfort to him to the point that he was starting to think that perhaps he could, if not forgive himself at least move on.

"I would argue it's been over for some time but this is it buried and put to rest."

He clasped her shoulder and offered her as warm a smile as he could muster. There was genuine warmth in it which didn't surprise him exactly but how easy it was to bring to light for her was.