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 over!” Regina

as she walked over.

and held them together.

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

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

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

not one to be easily deceived, shifted her focus to Violet. Vivi, you seem to have lost weight. Has Lucius been giving

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she had been enduring to

held her

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

Lucius’s piercing

he was expecting her to take advantage of

bewilderment and complex emotions, lingered

briel, as Regina ushered them out

her room, Lucius following

move.

been having a hard time lately. Why the effort to appease Grandma?

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

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

into

his heel, he

sleep earlier, eagerly questioned the nurse about their interaction, “Did

into the room? How did it

heads, “I saw Master Lucius

he walked

thoughtful expression on her face. “If this continues, when will I be able to hold my

and Lucius were summoned back to

to the spread on the table and said, “Eating alone is lonely. I’ve

Lucius, uneasy about

with Regina motioning her over, she felt compelled to sit at the designated spot.

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