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.

two arrive? Come on over!” Regina

Violet as she

hands and held them

might only have a year left. That should be enough time for you to bring a little one into

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

slightly nodding. “We’re making

Regina, not one to be 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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wished she could spill out all the grievances she had been enduring to Regina,

her

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

Lucius’s piercing gaze

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

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

the room was briel, as

made her way to her room,

move.

obviously been having a hard time lately. Why the effort to appease Grandma? What are you trying to achieve?”

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

reaction was deliberate, since she 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 humiliate

colder, his lips curling into a scornful smile, but he said nothing.

heel, he

earlier, eagerly questioned the nurse about their

room? How did

their heads, “I saw Master Lucius stop at the door.

then he

I see,” Regina mused, a thoughtful expression on her face. “If this

and Lucius were summoned back to Regina’s

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

look at Lucius,

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

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