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.

when did you two arrive? Come on over!” Regina noticed them

as she

their hands and

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

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

don’t worry,” Lucius said, slightly

you’re trying!” Regina, not one to be easily deceived, shifted her focus to Violet. Vivi, you seem to have

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she had been enduring to Regina, but the sight of her frail

held her back.

end, she just shook her head and responded,

piercing gaze upon her.

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

a mix of bewilderment and complex

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

made her way to her room, Lucius following closely

move.

been having a hard time lately. Why the effort to appease Grandma? What are you trying to

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 retorted.

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

grew colder, his lips curling into a

on his heel, he left.

questioned the

room? How did it

nurse responded, shaking their heads, “I saw Master Lucius stop at

then he walked

her face. “If this continues, when will I be

Violet and Lucius were summoned back to Regina’s room.

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

at Lucius, uneasy about dining

felt compelled to sit at the designated

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