I just finished this story (i had read the original one shot a long time ago, but not the entire fic) and although given the nature of It i can't say that i enjoyed It, i liked some aspects of It. I really really liked your vision of Bella, it was very refreshing to see her as a strong woman who stands for herself and, in spite of being in a very vulnerable position, knows what is best for her and fights for it. I loved reading about her journey of recovery and all the struggles that came with It. It felt very realistic and the outcome was very satisfaying.
However, i do think this story has a big weak spot: Edward and the lack of cohesion of his character through the story. At some points it was as if there were two differents Edwards. In the majority of the main story and the second and third outtakes he seems to be just a sweet (and stupid) guy who was very in love with his wife (because i really think he loved her as much as he said) but was struggling with a non diagnosticated depression and as a result of it (among other things) made some horrible mistakes. But, on the other hand, the first chapter of the story and his point of view of the beginning of the affair painted a very different picture of him. While i always found understatable the diference between the tone of the first chapter and the rest (given its origin as a stand alone one shot for a contest with a very specific sexual character, ), i don't quite understand his way of thinking in the first outtake and, more specifically, the reasons that lead him to cheat. When he explains the events of that first night, there are no significant traces of the alleged depression, nor clear indicators that he is going through a dark time. Instead of that, he simply presents himself as a stressed man who loves his wife but is bored with their sex life and instead of talking to her in order to work together to fix the problem, he DECIDES to have sex with her best friend (yes, she seduced him, but he let her, he made no solid attempts to stop her and even at some moments of the night It seemed like he wanted her to do it and was waiting for it). To make things worse, he enjoys the experience so much that continues the affair for nine months and is so consumed by it that he is unable to end it even A) knowing that the woman he suposedly loves so much is suffering because she has suspicions of his infidelity B) Being aware that Angela was enjoying Bella's pain (the fact that he didn't care enough about this to stop the affair is particularly disheartening). He wasn't weak, as he often said, he was just stupid and selfish. His actions then are (obviously) disgusting but also, and more important, terribily cruel and I said before, his behaviour then doesn't fit neither with his behavior after Bella discovers the truth nor with the level of regret he shows for the rest of the story (This can be apreciated especially in the second outtake, wich is, by far, my favourite chapter of the story. It's so beautifully written and portrays very well his personality and the love he says to feel for Bella, at the same time that shows a bit of his mental state and returns to the idea that the affair was somewhat a product of his depression). It's like there are two sides of him that are so opposite that don't work well together and make things very confusing, wich leads me to my main problem with the story: EDWARD'S AFFAIR DOESN'T MAKE ANY SENSE, there are no solid reasons behind his actions. My impression as a reader is that he ruined his marriage for nothing and caused all that pain without reason. I find that fact very disturbing in a story with so much emocional charge. It makes the conflict lack of foundations.
Besides all of that, i think that, overall, the beginning of the affair feels a bit too sudden. He had known Angela for years, but according to him, before that first night he had never laid eyes on her in a sexual way. However, within a couple of hours he became so attracted to her that he couldn't control himself, forgot all about his beloved wife and had wild sex with her while poor Bella was passed out in the next room. All of that while being sober and with the only excuse of being stressed and in need to relieve some tension in a "masculine" way. I think that would had worked out better if Angela was some new girl he just met and became instantely attracted to or if the atraction between them was something already present that he had tried to fight for a while before deciding to have sex with her.
That said, there were other elements in the story that i liked. For example, the ending. I think it was a great conclusion (but a little rushed, i might say). After all the suffering and heartbreak, it was very gratifying to see Bella end her story in such a good emocional state. She had become a better version of herself and seemed genuinely happy. I never thought that a reconciliacion between Bella and Edward was plausible, not only because of his affair and all its implications (he betrayed her in so many ways that it was imposible for him to redeem himself), but also because their relationship was far from perfect (It lacked basic elements, like an honest comunication between them) and, at least Bella, seemed to feel more fullfilled with her new life. In spite of that, i was glad to see that at the end they got to be in peace with each other and that Edward was on the road of healing too.

P.D: Sorry for the mistakes, english isn't my first language.

Bella should run far away from Edward he's abusive.

is it cruel if i want to read edward angela story during their fcking session for 9 months

Interesting read!

I cannot thank you enough for writing this beautiful story about Edward NEVER getting Bella back after he destroyed her support system. And let’s face it, Edward is going to be just fine.

I have read this story so many times and I still love it every time.

This was a lovely story. Very easy going with the way you write. loved it!

I love that you have written a Bella who stands up for herself. She would never be able to trust him again. Infidelity is death to a marriage.

My problem isn't with how the story ends but how Edward is miserable til the end. I don't even think this is a end. They still have so much in common even in this chapter where it's suppose to a sort of parting..

When ever he does show with a new chick, I highly doubt Bella stays happily with riley. All through her moving on process. Edward made no attempt to move on himself, and really was a doormat and enabled her too without a fight.

Then you have how you had his family treat him. I honestly only you see you having him die somewhere along his travels.

I wouldnt change my life for someone so unsure.

wow you wrote Bella to be a weak ass bitch

A part of me feels bad for Edward, but what he did to her was terrible. The only way I currently can see Bella and Edward getting back together is in 50 years when they’re old and they’ve truly moved on hahaha. Riley seems so sweet and I want them to be endgame!

NNOOO, the story is over! I loved the story so much, it might even take the place for my favorite fan fiction, actually scratch that, it is my favorite! I love it!

Perfect ending. Thanks for sharing your story with us

And Edward has finally done an unselfish act by leaving. It’s difficult with shared friends, because she’d be so much better off not having to see Edward at all. No good can come from seeing him and still be attracted to him. Riley deserves more as does Bella.