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.

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

as she walked

and held them

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

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

don’t worry,” Lucius said, slightly

news if you’re trying!” 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 time?”

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out all the grievances she had been enduring to Regina,

her back.

head and responded,

Lucius’s piercing gaze upon

he was expecting her to take advantage of the opportunity to

mix of bewilderment and complex

briel, as Regina ushered them

a shrug, made her way to her room, Lucius following closely behind. His eyes scrutinized her every

move.

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

tormenting me, almost to the point of death? Would that make things better, or would it

want to reveal her goodwill. Lucius had already called her a nasty person; an honest response would simply give him

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

his heel, he

questioned the nurse about

room? How did

Lucius stop at the door. They exchanged a few

then he

“If this continues, when will

were summoned back to Regina’s

said, “Eating alone is lonely. I’ve had your meals brought here today, so we

at Lucius, uneasy about dining

over, she felt

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