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.

two arrive? Come on over!” Regina noticed them

as

and held them

left. That should be enough

felt Lucius‘ palm on her hand and struggled to breathe,

said, slightly nodding.

deceived, shifted her focus to Violet. Vivi, you seem to have lost weight.

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she could spill out all the grievances she had been enduring to

her

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

sensed Lucius’s piercing

expecting her to take advantage of the opportunity to

of bewilderment and complex emotions, lingered on

room was briel, as Regina ushered them

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 are

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

her goodwill. Lucius had already called her a nasty person; an honest response would

lips curling into

on his heel, he

earlier, eagerly questioned the nurse about their interaction, “Did they

into the room? How did it

shaking their heads, “I saw Master Lucius

then he walked

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

and Lucius were summoned back to Regina’s

the table and said, “Eating alone is lonely. I’ve had your meals brought here today, so we can dine together.”

a reluctant look at Lucius, uneasy about dining with

with Regina motioning her over, she felt compelled to sit

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