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 noticed them

Violet as she

took their hands and held them together.

left. That should be enough time for

palm on her hand and struggled

slightly

shifted her focus to Violet. Vivi,

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grievances she had been enduring to Regina, but the sight of her frail

her back.

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

Lucius’s piercing gaze

caught Lucius off guard, because he was expecting

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

as Regina ushered them out soon after.

to her room, Lucius following closely behind. His eyes

move.

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

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

called her a nasty person; an honest response would simply give

colder, his lips curling into

heel,

sleep earlier, eagerly questioned the nurse about their interaction,

into the room? How

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

then he

thoughtful expression on her face. “If

were

alone is lonely. I’ve had your meals

Lucius, uneasy about dining with him.

she felt compelled to sit at

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