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 noticed them

followed Violet as she walked over.

took their hands and held them

only have a year left. That should be enough time for you to bring a little one into our family.”

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

slightly nodding. “We’re making an effort.*

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

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

held her

shook her head and responded, “No, he…he’s quite

Lucius’s piercing

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

a mix of bewilderment and complex emotions,

room was briel, as Regina

room, Lucius following

move.

when Violet reached for her door did Lucius finally speak up. “You’ve obviously been having a hard time lately. Why the effort to appease Grandma? What are you trying

the point of death? Would that make things

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

expression grew colder, his lips curling into a scornful smile, but he

heel,

feigning sleep earlier, eagerly questioned the nurse

the room? How did it

heads, “I saw Master Lucius stop

then he walked

a thoughtful expression on her face. “If this continues, when will I be able to hold my great–grandchild?”

at dinner, Violet and Lucius were summoned back to

table and said, “Eating alone is lonely. I’ve

a reluctant look at Lucius,

motioning her over, she felt compelled to sit at the designated

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