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.

Come on over!”

as she walked

hands and held them together.

should be enough time

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

said, slightly

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

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

held her

head and

sensed Lucius’s piercing gaze upon her.

because he was expecting her to take advantage of

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

room was briel, as Regina ushered them out

with a shrug, made her way to her room, Lucius following

move.

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

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

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

lips curling into a scornful smile, but he

his heel, he left.

eagerly questioned the nurse about their interaction, “Did they

into the room? How did

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

then he

“If this continues, when will

Lucius were summoned back to Regina’s room.

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

Lucius, uneasy about dining

felt compelled to sit

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