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.

on

followed Violet as

and held them

should be enough time for you to bring a little one

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

don’t worry,” Lucius said, slightly nodding. “We’re

be easily deceived, shifted her focus to Violet.

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out all the grievances she had been enduring to Regina,

her back.

and responded, “No, he…he’s quite good

Lucius’s piercing gaze upon her.

guard, because he was expecting her to take

look, a mix of bewilderment and complex emotions, lingered

the room was briel, as Regina

her way to her room, Lucius following

move.

obviously been having a hard

Would that make things better, or would it simply hasten her end? Would you really let me go then?” she

goodwill. Lucius had already called her a nasty person; an honest response would simply give him more reason to humiliate

colder, his lips curling into a scornful smile, but he said

heel, he left.

the nurse

How

Master Lucius stop at the door. They exchanged

he

“If this continues,

at dinner, Violet and Lucius were summoned back to Regina’s

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

reluctant look at Lucius, uneasy about dining with him.

over, she felt

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