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!”

Violet as she

and held them together.

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

palm on her hand and struggled to breathe, finding it hard to even formulate a response.

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

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

held her back.

head and

sensed Lucius’s piercing gaze

was expecting her

bewilderment

stay in the room was briel, as Regina ushered them out soon after.

way to her room, Lucius following closely

move.

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

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 a nasty person;

grew colder, his lips curling into

on his heel, he left.

sleep earlier, eagerly questioned the nurse about their interaction,

the room? How did it

nurse responded, shaking their heads, “I saw Master Lucius stop

he walked away.”

mused, a thoughtful expression on her face. “If this continues, when

Violet and Lucius were summoned back to Regina’s

on the table and said, “Eating alone is lonely. I’ve had your

Lucius, uneasy about dining

she felt

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