Chapter 34

• James, are you sure about this?" Bella asked, concern etched across her face as she glanced at James.
• James took a deep breath, his eyes fixed on the mirror in front of him. "Yeah, I am," he replied, his voice steady, although there was a hint of hesitation. "Should've done this before now. It's better to take it off once and for all than watch it fall off on its own, you know?"
• Bella nodded with tears dripping her face, understanding his apprehension.