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!”

as she walked over.

and held

only have a year left. That should be enough time for you

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

worry,” Lucius said, slightly nodding. “We’re making an effort.*

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

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she could spill out all the grievances she had

held her back.

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

sensed Lucius’s piercing

Lucius off guard, because he was expecting her to take advantage of the opportunity to

the room was briel, as Regina ushered them out soon

room, Lucius following

move.

when Violet 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 you trying to achieve?”

I have told 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

already called her a nasty person; an honest response would simply give him more reason to humiliate her.

lips curling into

on his heel, he

sleep earlier, eagerly questioned the nurse about their interaction, “Did they

room? How

saw Master Lucius stop at the door. They

then he

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

Violet and Lucius were summoned

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

look at Lucius,

she felt

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