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.

arrive? Come on over!”

Violet as

took their hands and held them

hear? I might only have a year left. That should be

felt Lucius‘ palm on her hand and struggled to breathe,

said, slightly nodding.

easily deceived, shifted her focus to Violet. Vivi, you seem

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she had been enduring to

her

end, she just shook her head and

Lucius’s piercing gaze upon her.

he was expecting

look, a mix of bewilderment

briel, as Regina

a shrug, made her way to her room, Lucius following closely behind.

move.

up. “You’ve obviously been having a hard time lately. Why the effort to appease Grandma? What

her grandson’s been tormenting me, almost to the point of death? Would that make things

reveal her goodwill. Lucius had already called her a

grew colder, his lips curling into a scornful

heel, he

sleep earlier, eagerly questioned the

room? How

nurse responded, shaking their heads, “I saw Master Lucius stop

he walked away.”

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

and Lucius were summoned back to Regina’s room.

the table and said, “Eating alone is lonely. I’ve

reluctant look at Lucius, uneasy about dining

Regina motioning her over, she felt compelled to sit at the designated

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