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

as she walked

took their hands and held them

should be enough time for you

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

don’t worry,” Lucius said, slightly

good news if you’re trying!” Regina, not one to be easily deceived, shifted 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

and

Lucius’s piercing gaze upon her.

words caught Lucius off guard, because he was expecting her to take

mix of bewilderment and complex emotions, lingered on her.

briel, as

her room, Lucius

move.

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

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

didn’t want to reveal her goodwill. Lucius had already called her a nasty person; an honest response would simply give him more reason to

into a scornful smile, but he

his heel, he

the nurse about their interaction, “Did

the room? How did

“I saw Master Lucius

then he

on her face. “If this continues, when will

Violet and Lucius were summoned back

said, “Eating alone is lonely. I’ve had your

at Lucius, uneasy about dining with

over, she felt compelled to sit at

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