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.

did you two arrive? Come on over!” Regina noticed them and

followed Violet as she

hands and held

hear? I might only have a year left. That should be enough time for you

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

Lucius said, slightly nodding.

her focus to Violet. Vivi, you seem to

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wished she could spill out all the grievances she had been enduring to Regina, but the sight of her

her back.

shook her head and responded, “No, he…he’s quite good to

piercing gaze upon

because he was expecting her to take advantage of the opportunity to

look, a mix of bewilderment and

stay in the room was briel, as Regina

her way to her room, Lucius following closely behind.

move.

reached for her door did Lucius finally speak up. “You’ve obviously been having a hard time lately. Why the effort to appease Grandma? What are

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

Lucius had already called her a

lips curling into a scornful

heel, he left.

sleep earlier, eagerly questioned the nurse about their

How

Master Lucius stop

then he walked

Regina mused, a thoughtful expression on her face. “If this continues, when will I be able to hold my

dinner, Violet and Lucius were summoned back to Regina’s room.

pointed to the spread on the table and said, “Eating alone is lonely. I’ve had your meals brought here today,

Lucius, uneasy about dining with him.

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

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