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

be enough time

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

worry,” Lucius said, slightly

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

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had been enduring to Regina, but the sight of

her back.

her head and

sensed Lucius’s piercing gaze upon

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

His look, a mix of bewilderment and complex emotions, lingered

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

a shrug, made her way to her room, Lucius following closely behind.

move.

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

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

called her a nasty person; an honest response would simply give him more reason to

curling into a scornful smile, but he said nothing.

on his heel, he

the nurse about their

How did it go?”

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

then he walked away.”

face. “If this continues, when will I be able to hold

were summoned back to Regina’s

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

reluctant look at Lucius, uneasy

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

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