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.

when did you two arrive? Come on over!” Regina noticed them and

as she

hands and held them

a year left. That should be enough time for you to

on her hand and struggled to breathe, finding it hard to

don’t worry,” Lucius said, slightly nodding.

focus to Violet. Vivi, you seem to have

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could spill out all the grievances she had been enduring to Regina,

held her

the end, she just shook her head and responded, “No, he…he’s quite good to

sensed Lucius’s piercing gaze upon her.

expecting her

His look, a mix of bewilderment and complex

room was briel, as Regina ushered them out

her way to her room, Lucius

move.

having a hard time lately.

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

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 her.

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

heel, he left.

the nurse about

into the room? How did it go?”

their heads, “I saw Master Lucius stop at

then he walked

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

at dinner, Violet and Lucius were

lonely. I’ve had your

look at Lucius, uneasy about dining

felt

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