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.

did you two arrive? Come on over!” Regina

followed Violet as she walked over.

took their hands and held them together.

a year left. That should be enough time for you to bring a little one into

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

Lucius said, slightly

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

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grievances she had been enduring to Regina, but

her

and responded, “No,

Lucius’s piercing gaze upon

was expecting her to take advantage of

His look, a mix of bewilderment and complex emotions,

briel, as Regina ushered them out soon after.

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

move.

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

her grandson’s been tormenting me, almost to the point of death? Would that make things better, or would it simply

her goodwill. Lucius had already called her

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

on his heel, he left.

feigning sleep earlier, eagerly questioned the nurse about their interaction,

room? How did

Lucius stop

then he walked away.”

“If this continues, when

dinner, Violet and Lucius were

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

look at Lucius, uneasy

her over, she felt compelled to sit at the designated

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