Chapter 0082

For both of them, the doctor’s verdict was a death sentence.

Violet was disappointed when she realized that her departure had been postponed indefinitely.

Lately, the conflicting emotions of abandoning a child and her eagerness to leave have been weighing heavily on her.

Lucius exited the room without saying anything; his expression was gloomy for a long time.

Violet paid Regina a visit that afternoon.

Right outside Regina’s room, Violet accidentally overheard a conversation between Regina and her doctor.

“How much longer do I have?” Regina’s voice echoed.

Violet halted and turned to look at Regina.

Regina’s condition appeared to have deteriorated from before, with her eyes losing their usual spark.

“Madam Davis, you appear to be in good health. You have several years ahead,” the doctor assured cheerfully.

Skeptical Regina shot him a glance and said, “Don’t sugarcoat it. I can handle the truth.”

The doctor’s smile faded into a serious expression.

‘Tell me. I know my own body. All I want is a straight answer.”

“Well, conservatively speaking, about a year or so, provided there are no unforeseen complications,” he cautiously estimated after a thoughtful pause.

Violet felt a chill, her arms falling limply to her sides. She knew Regina was seriously ill, but the reality of such

a short time left was difficult for her to accept.

Behind her, Lucius entered, his face solemn.

you two arrive? Come on over!”

Violet as

took their hands and

you hear? I might only have a year left. That should be enough time for you to bring a little one into our family.”

when she felt Lucius‘ palm on her hand and

slightly nodding. “We’re making

shifted her focus to Violet. Vivi, you seem to

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could spill out all the grievances she had been

held her back.

and responded, “No, he…he’s

piercing gaze upon her.

guard, because he was expecting her to take advantage of the

look, a mix of bewilderment and complex emotions, lingered on

stay in the room was briel, as Regina ushered them out soon after.

a shrug, made her way to her room,

move.

speak up. “You’ve obviously been having a hard time

her grandson’s been tormenting me, almost to the point of death? Would that make things better, or would it simply hasten her end? Would you really let me go then?”

want to reveal her goodwill. Lucius had already called her a nasty person;

grew colder, his lips curling into

on his heel, he

eagerly questioned the nurse about their

the room? How

saw Master Lucius stop at the door. They

then he walked

thoughtful expression on her face. “If this continues, when will I be able to hold my great–grandchild?”

were summoned back to Regina’s

is lonely. I’ve had your meals brought here

reluctant look at Lucius, uneasy about dining

over, she felt compelled to sit at the designated

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