diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index f5dd879..2c21349 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -66,13 +66,13 @@ Connections:
      net-net{1}:  10.1.1.0/24 === 10.2.2.0/24
 ```
 
-✅ Look for the following:
+Look for the following:
 - `ESTABLISHED` — the tunnel is active.
 - Correct subnets in `===`, e.g., `10.1.1.0/24 === 10.2.2.0/24`.
 
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-## 🧪 3. Test Connectivity Through the VPN
+## 3. Test Connectivity Through the VPN
 
 Ping from one internal IP to the other (inside each VM):