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.

on over!” Regina noticed

followed Violet as she walked over.

took their hands and held

left. That should be enough

when she felt Lucius‘ palm on her hand and struggled to breathe, finding it hard to even

don’t worry,” Lucius said, slightly nodding. “We’re making an effort.*

easily deceived, shifted her focus to Violet. Vivi, you seem to have lost weight. Has Lucius been giving you a hard

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all the grievances she had been enduring to Regina, but

her back.

end, she just shook her head and

Lucius’s piercing gaze upon her.

off guard, because he was expecting her

of bewilderment and complex

briel, as Regina ushered them out

room,

move.

a hard time lately. Why the effort to appease Grandma?

her that 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?” she

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

lips curling into a scornful smile, but he said

on his heel,

the nurse about their interaction, “Did they

How did it

Master Lucius stop at the

he

her face. “If

and Lucius were summoned back to Regina’s room.

lonely. I’ve had your meals brought here today, so we can dine together.”

a reluctant look at Lucius, uneasy about dining with

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

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