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.

Jeffrey returned soon with an easy smile on his face. "I checked. The sea urchin quality is top-notch today. You'll love it."

The dishes arrived one by one. Jeffrey still carefully peeled the sea urchin for her and dipped it in soy sauce.

Halfway through the meal, Amelia suddenly looked troubled. "Jeffrey, I thought about it again. Kidney donation surgery isn't minor. Recovery takes a long time. I'm afraid of aftereffects. Aren't we... getting married soon?"

Jeffrey paused while picking up food. "Baby, don't overthink. The wedding is just a formality. Sooner or later doesn't matter. Once you're fully recovered, we'll have a grand one. I promise."

Amelia understood his implication.

For Emma, their wedding could delay indefinitely. Their future could step aside anytime.

At that moment, Jeffrey's phone lit up again.

He glanced at the screen. His face changed slightly. It was the hospital caregiver.

He picked up the phone right away and gestured an apology to Amelia. He said softly, "Office emergency. I'll take it outside."

A few minutes later, he came back. He spoke while grabbing his jacket nearby. "Sorry, Amelia. An urgent project issue at the office. I have to handle it. Take your time. Have the family driver pick you up after. Okay?"

Amelia nodded and watched him leave the private room.

Twenty minutes later, Amelia wiped her mouth slowly. She stood and went downstairs to hail a cab. "To Moss Private Hospital."

The cab stopped at the hospital entrance quickly.

Amelia did not get out. She just rolled down the window. Her gaze fell on the well-kept small garden below the inpatient building.

On a bench not far away sat a figure Amelia knew very well.

Jeffrey.

Beside him sat a young woman in a blue-and-white hospital gown. Long hair draped her shoulders. Her face looked pale.

This was Amelia's first time seeing Emma.

At that moment, Jeffrey leaned slightly. He held a book and seemed to read to her.

Emma rested on his shoulder. She occasionally lifted a finger to point at the page. Jeffrey bent his head to listen. Smiles touched his eyes and brows.

Anyone who saw them would think they were deeply in love.

Amelia sat in the cab and watched quietly for a long time.

Perhaps she had cried all her tears. Only numb dull pain came from her heart now.

His affection for her existed only because she qualified as an organ donor.

She watched Jeffrey carefully tuck the slipping blanket back over Emma's legs...

Enough.

Truly enough.

"Let's go." Amelia withdrew her gaze and rolled up the window.

In the hospital garden, Emma suddenly said, "Jeffrey, your wedding date... is it soon?"

Jeffrey stiffened for a moment. Then he hummed lightly.

"I, can I go? I want... to see the most important moment in your life."

Jeffrey's heart twisted instantly. "Silly, that's just a necessary formality. If you go, won't it hurt you more?"

How could he let her witness that fake wedding planned carefully to save her?

That would be too cruel for Emma.