Chapter 235

Bella's words revealed a sense of helplessness and finality. Jack watched as tears streamed down her face, his chest tightening. Without thinking, he reached for a tissue and gently wiped them away. At that moment, an unexpected warmth filled his heart. For the first time in a long while, he felt something close to happiness. It didn't matter if Bella had once played games with him or if she had wavered. What mattered was now. There was no point dwelling on what he couldn't have. It was time to cherish what was right in front of him. Feeling his touch, Bella let out a soft laugh, her voice regaining its usual tenderness. "Big Bun, from now on, don't call me Bella anymore. Just call me Belle, okay? I like the way it sounds." Her eyes sparkled as she looked at him, full of hope and happiness. Jack nodded. He understood. Calling her "Belle" felt more intimate and affectionate, just like the way she always called him Big Bun. It was something that belonged only to the tw