Prosecutors in Campbell County called the relationship between former teacher's aide and a 14-boy an intense one.

Now, that relationship has Melissa Edwards behind bars.

On Tuesday, judge John Cook sentenced her to 10 years in prison on each of four felony counts, relating to the inappropriate relationship, but suspended all but 12 months, including time served-- so that means she has about 6 months left to serve.

Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney Brooke Willse-Gaddy revealed during the course of Edwards' relationship with the boy, she had sent more than 18-thousand texts to the minor. In comparison, Willse-Gaddy says Edwards sent just 485 text to her husband. In court, prosecutors say Edwards knew the boy through her daughter, and became obsessed with him, saying "She was not an innocent person, and she needs to accept that."

Before sentencing, Edwards' husband Danny took the stand, saying the charges came as a shock to him, and did not see it coming. Despite the guilty admission, Mr. Edwards says he plans on staying with his wife.

Before sentencing, Melissa Edwards addressed the court through tears, apologizing to her family and the victim, saying "I've never felt so ashamed, and I will never forgive myself." Judge Cook acknowledged Edwards remorse, saying this is a tough case to judge, but there had to be a statement that this is not acceptable behavior.

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UPDATE: After pleading guilty to having sexual relations with a minor, Melissa Edwards has been sentenced to a total of 40 years, ten years for each of the four counts for which she was charged.The judge suspended all but 12 months of the sentence, with credit for time served. {}That leaves Edwards with roughly six months yet to serve.Edwards gave a tearful apology in court to her family as well as her husband.She must register as a sex offender and was given five years probation.-------------Campbell Co., VA - A former Campbell County teacher's aide who is facing child sex abuse charges will remain in jail.

Wednesday a circuit court judge denied bond for Melissa Edwards. She had appealed after a juvenile and domestic court judge denied her bond last month. Prosecutors say Edwards had sexual contact with a 14 year old boy four times between 2013 and 2014.

Edwards faces four felony charges, including carnal knowledge and indecent liberties.