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.

on over!” Regina

followed Violet as she

and held them together.

only have a year left. That should be enough time for you to bring

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

worry,” Lucius said, slightly

Regina, not one to be easily deceived, shifted her focus to Violet. Vivi, you seem to have lost weight. Has Lucius

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had been enduring to Regina, but the sight of her

her

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

Lucius’s piercing

off guard, because he was expecting her

a mix of bewilderment and

briel, as Regina ushered them

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

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 to

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

was deliberate, since she didn’t want to reveal her goodwill. Lucius had already called her a nasty person; an honest response would simply give him more reason to humiliate her.

into a scornful smile, but he

on his heel, he

questioned the nurse about their interaction, “Did they

the room? How

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

he

mused, a thoughtful expression on her face. “If this continues, when will I be able to hold my

Lucius were summoned back to

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

Lucius,

motioning her over, she felt compelled

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