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.

arrive? Come on over!”

as she

took their hands and held them together.

only have a year left. That should be

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

slightly

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

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out all the grievances she had been enduring to Regina, but

her back.

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

sensed Lucius’s piercing

he was expecting her to take advantage of the opportunity

look, a mix of bewilderment and

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

shrug, made her way to her room, Lucius following closely behind. His eyes scrutinized her

move.

did Lucius finally speak up. “You’ve obviously been having a hard time lately. Why the effort to appease Grandma? What are you trying to achieve?”

tormenting me, almost to the point of death? Would that make things better, or would it simply hasten her end? Would you really let me go then?” she

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

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

heel,

questioned the nurse about their

How

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

then he

“If this continues, when

and Lucius were summoned

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

Lucius, uneasy

she felt compelled

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