Chapter 7 We Cannot Depend On Him

• Just a moment ago, Violette had been secretly sending messages when Sheila emerged from the restroom.
• Violette was afraid that Sheila would get angry, so she didn't send any more messages to Zoran.
• Therefore, Violette was now uncertain. Would Zoran actually come?
• “Why did you reach out to him, Violette? What good could come from his arrival?”
• Sheila's complexion looked somewhat unpleasant.
• Five years ago, Sheila did not hide anything about that incident from Violette. She told Violette everything.
• After all, Violette was the only person in Jacaster to whom Sheila could pour out her heart.
• Everyone ganged up on Sheila, bullying her and her daughter. Only Violette remained steadfastly by their side.
• For this very reason, Violette came to know that Sheila's phone contained Zoran's number.
• Nadine had been taken away by people sent by Horace.
• Despite the severity of the situation, Sheila never once considered seeking help from Zoran throughout the entire ordeal.
• Perhaps Sheila lacked the courage to make the call.
• Given the circumstances, Violette had no choice but to reach out to Zoran on her behalf.
• In reality, the reason Sheila didn't make that phone call was because she held no hope whatsoever for that man.
• Five years ago, Zoran had done something horrible to her.
• As he was leaving, he had promised that he would take full responsibility and would return to give Sheila an explanation.
• All because of his words, Sheila had endured humiliation and hardship, giving birth to his daughter.
• She named her Nadine, holding onto the hope that Zoran would return to find her.
• But now, five years had passed, and Nadine was already four years old.
• Zoran, up until now, had still not shown up.
• Sheila had long given up on him.
• Moreover, over the past five years, Sheila had also been quite conflicted.
• At times, she yearned for Zoran to return, hoping he could shoulder the responsibilities of a father.
• But sometimes, Sheila felt very afraid to see him again.
• The scene that unfolded that year, was a trauma she couldn't get rid of.
• Therefore, even during her most difficult times, when she needed help the most, Sheila still lacked the courage to dial that number.
• She never could have imagined that Violette had secretly sent a text to Zoran earlier.
• Upon seeing Sheila about to lose her temper, Violette hastily interjected, “Sheila, you've been raising Nadine all by yourself these past few years. It must have been very tough. You can't always silently endure everything! He is Nadine's father, so you should let him know that he has a daughter. He should also be made to assume the responsibility of taking care of Nadine. If you're too stubborn, it will only cause suffering for yourself, and also for Nadine.”
• “Violette, you really shouldn't have contacted him,” said Sheila as she headed toward the door.
• Sheila had made up her mind, she was going to get her daughter back.
• Just now, Violette didn't explicitly mention that Zoran would come to rescue Nadine.
• As such, Sheila believed that Zoran wasn't coming anymore.
• Moreover, five years ago, he was in such a state of despair, so he probably wasn't doing any better five years later.
• Even if he arrived, a down-and-out man like himself wouldn't have been of much use anyway. Instead, he would have only caused more problems.
• Therefore, Sheila still had to rely on herself.
• “Where are you going, Sheila?”
• Upon seeing Sheila heading out, Violette, fearing she might do something reckless, hurriedly followed her and reached out to grab hold of Sheila.
• “Violette, I can't let Nadine eat that dog food anymore!”
• Sheila tightly held Violette's hand as she pleaded, “Violette, the Sullivan family wants to cut ties with me. You're the only best friend I have left! If Nadine can return safely, I beg you, could you take care of her for me?”
• Sheila was going with a determination to face the risk of death.