diff --git a/src/model.py b/src/model.py
index 556b0e9..f19150b 100644
--- a/src/model.py
+++ b/src/model.py
@@ -40,5 +40,6 @@ def read(self) -> str:
         Returns:
             str: Paste content
         """
+        self._base_64_content = self._db.get_item(self.id)["Item"]["content"]
 
-        return self._db.get_item(self.id)["Item"]["content"]
+        return self._base64_decode_content()