He thought so because it was time for him to take on all the responsibilities a man should bear. He had nothing with which to compensate Violet Don; if given the chance, she could stab him, and if he died, he died. If he didn't die, his life would be barely returned to Violet Don.
He and she should have nothing to do with each other anymore.
But now, his heart is still beating, his body is telling him that he is still alive. He hasn't given up on Violet Don.
He hasn't even given up hope of making amends.
Noah Bates glanced at Nicholas Woods, "Where did Violet Don go today?"
"Miss Don's good friend Chris invited her to have a drink, and she's going out with him tonight," replied Nicholas Woods.
Drinking?
Noah Bates didn't seem to like hearing words related to Violet Don drinking.
After all... there are too many covetous eyes in that place.