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

followed Violet as she walked over.

and

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

and struggled to breathe, finding it hard to even formulate a

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

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

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

her

just shook her head and responded, “No, he…he’s quite good to me.”

piercing gaze upon

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

look, a mix of bewilderment

the room was briel, as Regina ushered them out soon

room, Lucius following closely behind.

move.

obviously been having a hard time lately.

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

reaction was deliberate, since she didn’t want to reveal her goodwill. Lucius had already called her a nasty person; an honest response would

expression grew colder, his lips curling into a scornful

his heel, he

the nurse about

the room? How did it go?”

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

he walked

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

and Lucius were

lonely. I’ve

reluctant look at Lucius, uneasy about dining with him.

her over, she felt compelled

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