Chapter 16 Confession

• Bella's POV.
• A soft but distinct knock echoed through the room, pulling me away from my thoughts. I approached the door and turned the handle to find Ryder's mother, Savannah, standing there with a warm smile, accompanied by a professional makeup artist. Her presence radiated a sense of maternal warmth that put me at ease.
• "Hey, Bella! You look so pretty," she exclaimed, her eyes glowing with genuine appreciation.