The phone rang at that moment. It was Natalie calling.
Dominic answered.
"Dominic, I had nothing to do today, so I tried making some desserts. Do you want to come over and try them?" The woman's voice carried a hint of excitement.
"I'm not coming over today."
Natalie's voice fell slightly. "Dominic, is something going on?"
Dominic thought for a moment. "Rachel is trying on wedding dresses today."
Natalie's hand stiffened around her phone.
"A wedding dress? Does that mean they've already set a wedding date?"
Natalie hurriedly said, "Dominic, I know I'm asking too much, but I'm getting a heart transplant next week. Can you wait until after my surgery before trying on wedding dresses?"
Dominic's face remained cold.
"Natalie, getting a new heart is about taking care of your own body.
