"I think I should immediately find out where Bella is."

After getting dressed and ready for work, Edward, who was still sitting on the couch, spoke to Julia, who was busy applying makeup to her face.

The beautiful woman immediately turned. Then she stared at Edward while shaking her head repeatedly. It was as if she was signaling for Edward not to do what he had just said.

"No need, dear," Julia said.

Edward looked confused. Why was Julia stopping him from searching? After all, Bella had clearly run away, carrying a baby in her belly, which incidentally was the result of IVF using Edward and Julia's genes.

Was it...