At four in the morning, Amelia found the wedding planner's number and dialed it. "The wedding is off."

The voice on the other end paused for a few seconds before sounding confused. "Off? Mrs. Moss, you mean cancel the wedding... but it's less than a month away. All the arrangements and deposits..."

"Yes, cancel it." Amelia repeated, "I'll cover all the losses."

Amelia sat in the same position in the chair until dawn.

Yet at breakfast, he casually picked up a fried egg for her with his fork and leaned over to kiss her.

Amelia dodged almost instinctively.

Jeffrey paused but thought nothing of it. He figured she felt upset about him leaving after their intimacy last night.

"Amelia," Jeffrey suddenly called her and asked casually, "what happens if someone loses a kidney?"

As a doctor, Amelia knew a healthy person with one kidney faced no issues.

Her chest tightened. She deliberately made it sound grave. "The risks are significant. It could trigger various diseases. The chance of chronic kidney failure rises in the future..."

Halfway through, she shifted and asked, "What's wrong? Did someone you know run into this?"

Jeffrey avoided her gaze with a hint of guilt. "No... just asking randomly. By the way, have you... had a checkup lately?"

Amelia sneered inside but kept her face neutral. "Routine exams are done. No problems."

"That's not enough," Jeffrey set down his cup and looked serious. "In a few days, go to the private hospital under the Moss family for a full checkup. That way I'll feel better."

Amelia started to refuse, but Jeffrey persuaded her in a gentler tone. "Be good, Amelia. Your health matters most. I need to make sure you're perfectly fine."

Perfectly fine?

So his Emma could use her kidney without a hitch.

At that moment, Jeffrey's phone rang conveniently. He glanced at it and stood up. "Caiden wants to discuss some business. I'm heading out."

Amelia watched his hurried back. Once he left, she grabbed her car keys and followed.

Jeffrey did not go to the office. He went to a private club they often visited.

Amelia followed inside. She knew which private room they used and quietly stood at the hallway corner.

The soundproofing lacked perfection. Voices carried clearly.

Jeffrey's voice came first with a touch of irritation. "I know! Don't we have a kidney source? Amelia's compatibility is the highest so far!"

The other person hesitated. "Yes... Miss Fuller is indeed the best candidate. But donating a kidney is major surgery. She needs to sign the agreement completely willingly..."

Amelia recognized the voice as Alex Lewis, the director of the Moss family private hospital.

"Willingly?" Jeffrey snorted. "She will be. She loves me that much. Once she finishes the checkup at Moss Hospital and confirms all metrics are perfect, we'll proceed as I said."

He paused. His voice showed real guilt. "I don't blame Emma at all for leaving me to go abroad back then. On the contrary, with Amelia, if Emma gets the kidney transplant smoothly, as thanks, I'll definitely marry her... Emma is too naive. She can't handle the internal fights in the Moss family. Amelia is different. She's poised and sensible enough to stabilize things for me..."

Amelia could not hear the rest clearly.

So he pursued her with all that effort just to spite his childhood sweetheart.

So marrying her served as repayment for his sweetheart getting the kidney!

She murmured inwardly, "Jeffrey, you played a fine game. You wanted her kidney to save the love of your life? No way. You would get nothing you wanted."

Even though Amelia repeatedly told the wedding planner not to inform Jeffrey about canceling the wedding, she still needed to keep up the act.

Amelia followed the schedule and went with Jeffrey to the bridal shop to try on dresses.

Jeffrey sat on the sofa behind her and typed rapidly on his phone screen with his head down.

Amelia spoke softly. "Jeffrey, have you confirmed the wedding process?"

Jeffrey acted startled and quickly locked the screen.

He looked up with a smile already in place. "Huh? Oh, the process... it's all set. Don't worry."

He stood and walked behind her. His hands settled on her waist as he whispered in her ear. "Everything centers on you. Whatever you like... you look so beautiful, baby."

Jeffrey's tone stayed attentive and thoughtful. Amelia might have felt dazed. He truly treated her like the center of his world.

If not for the impatience in his eyes that he failed to hide in time.

"You really confirmed it?" Amelia stared at the mirror while adjusting her earrings. She said it casually. "The planner mentioned some details need the groom's final approval."

Jeffrey's eyes flickered. Then he laughed. "Decide those small things yourself. My bride deserves the most perfect wedding, of course."

Amelia said nothing more. She quietly watched the mirror as Jeffrey kissed her neck with apparent affection.

Even when his mind wandered, his performance remained flawless.

How ironic.

She tried on wedding dresses here. If she stayed unaware, she might already dream about their future.

Yet he schemed carefully for another woman to receive her kidney smoothly.

"I'm tired. I'll change out of the dress first." Amelia said it flatly and turned toward the fitting room. She avoided looking at him.

When they left the bridal shop, Jeffrey naturally draped an arm over her shoulder and spoke gently. "Amelia, since we're out today, let me take you to Moss Hospital for the checkup."

Amelia pretended to hesitate. "I had a physical at the start of the year. Everything was normal. And trying dresses today really tired me out..."

She tested him to see how eager he felt.

Sure enough, Jeffrey's brow furrowed almost imperceptibly. He recovered quickly. "Be good. Just to put my mind at ease. Regular checkups aren't thorough. This time do a deep one. It won't take long. After, I'll take you to that sushi place you crave. Okay?"

He coaxed and persuaded. Amelia knew she could not dodge it. She stopped resisting and agreed.

At the hospital, Alex personally greeted them.

The checkup process dragged on with great detail. Kidney-related tests received extra attention.

After some small talk, Alex sighed as if casually. "Speaking of which, Mr. Moss has some family troubles lately. There's a young lady in the family. She grew up with Mr. Moss like a sister. Her name is Emma. Miss Fuller, you might have heard of her?"

Amelia sensed the stiffness in the person beside her. She shook her head lightly. "Jeffrey never mentioned her in detail."

Alex looked pained. "That poor girl. So young, but she has kidney failure. She relies on dialysis now. She just waits for a suitable donor to save her life."

He changed the subject and looked at Amelia. "Miss Fuller, you're in medicine. With a doctor's compassion, you understand better than most what a healthy kidney means to Emma. It truly saves a life!"

He paused and watched Amelia's reaction. "Sometimes I think, if someone matches, donating a kidney is an act of immense merit. It saves a vibrant life. Don't you agree?"

"So Jeffrey has such a pitiful friend. It's really... too tragic." Amelia set down her water cup and shook her head with regret. "Alex is right. Donating a kidney can save a life. But... compatibility is a huge barrier. It's very hard. And the voluntary principle before donation is ironclad. No one can force it."

She lifted her eyes to Jeffrey and brushed the issue back lightly. "I hope Emma finds a suitable, willing donor soon."

Alex's smile stiffened for a moment. He said awkwardly, "Yes, yes..."

Jeffrey's eyes darkened instantly, but his face stayed the same.

When they got into the car after leaving the hospital, Amelia suddenly spoke. "The girl Alex mentioned earlier, this Emma, is she your childhood friend who grew up with you? How come you've never mentioned her?"

Panic flashed in Jeffrey's eyes. He forced a strained smile. "Oh, her... just a neighbor from when I was little. We played for a few years. Haven't been in touch for ages. Not close at all..."

Not close? Amelia sneered inside but did not call him out. She continued. "Really? Alex seems to know her condition so well. Emma must be staying at this hospital, right? Since we're here, why don't we visit her?"

Right after Amelia finished, a faint tire screech sounded. Jeffrey hit the brake instinctively.

He turned his head to explain. "I'm not sure exactly where she is. And you're tired... let's not disturb her."

Amelia took in his discomfort completely.

She suddenly sighed. "Actually, what Alex said today really upset me. A young girl suffering like that is too cruel..."

Seeing Jeffrey's eyes light up instantly, she went on. "If... I mean if, I can help her, I'm willing to try."

The words hit Jeffrey hard. He blurted out almost immediately. "Amelia! You mean it? You... you're really willing?"

He grabbed her wrist. His eyes held an ecstasy she had never seen.

This emotion felt far more real than when she accepted his proposal.

"But I need to think about it. After all, it concerns my body and future..."

"Of course, of course you need time!" Jeffrey's low mood vanished. His tone carried excitement. "Come on, baby. I'll take you for sushi!"

At the sushi restaurant, after ordering, Jeffrey said warmly. "I remember you love the sea urchin here. I had them save some today. I'll check the kitchen to make sure everything's perfect."

Amelia nodded slightly and watched him stand to leave the private room.

The door closed. At the same time, his phone on the table lit up suddenly. One message after another popped up.

Amelia reached for the phone. The latest messages carried a coquettish tone that stabbed her eyes. "Jeffrey, Alex said you came to the hospital this morning! Why didn't you visit me?"

"I'm so bored alone in the hospital. I miss you."

"What about that super delicious caramel pudding you promised to buy? You said you'd bring it today!"

Below was a shared location. It pinpointed right near the sushi place.

Bringing her here for sushi was just convenient along the way.

After reading, Amelia put the phone back in place.