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!” Regina noticed them

as she

their hands and held them together.

I might only have a year left. That should be enough time for you to bring a little one

her hand and struggled to

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

be easily deceived, shifted her focus to

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all the grievances she had been enduring

her

she just shook her head and responded, “No,

piercing gaze

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

of bewilderment and complex emotions, lingered

briel, as

her way to her room,

move.

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

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

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

lips curling into a scornful smile, but he

on his heel, he left.

questioned the

How did it go?”

their heads, “I saw Master Lucius stop

then he walked

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

dinner, Violet and Lucius were summoned back to

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

look at Lucius, uneasy about dining

over, she felt compelled to

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