Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism novel Chapter 270

The driver took a couple of steps and set the wheelchair down, carefully placing Violeta into it.

"I'm still strong enough to carry you. When you were little, I never got the chance, and now I want to, but you've grown up so fast," he said, his voice heavy with regret for the lost moments of Violeta's childhood.

Irene shared his regret and was doing everything she could to make up for lost time.

Violeta's heart fluttered at his words, her eyes reddening as she gazed at him. "Dad."

Anton gently touched her head and said with a smile, "Come on, let's head home."

…

They spent the next two days at home.

The counselor sent Violeta the script for "Blind Detective."

"This script is excellent. It's a fantastic chance, so don't let it slip by."

The counselor had mentored numerous students, some of whom landed TV roles by their sophomore year. Yet, finding a high-quality script open to newcomers was uncommon.

However, Violeta's connections might have influenced this opportunity.

Violeta had always been drawn to "Blind Detective." She intended to audition after the New Year, but now, with her ankle injury, she needed at least a month to recover.

The recuperation period was lengthy, and even when school resumed, Violeta might still not have healed.

How could someone with an injury convincingly portray a female police officer? The challenges were too significant.

Violeta wanted to join, but she didn't want to hinder the entire crew due to her circumstances.

Having been a background extra herself, she understood the frustration of delays and how it affected people's ability to work and earn money.

Most importantly, Violeta didn't want her issues to impact her acting.

So, she had to politely refuse the counselor's offer.

"Mr. Ecton, I've considered it, but I'll have to pass," she said.

The counselor was taken aback and called Violeta to try and convince her.

"Violeta, are you certain about this? This is a top-notch script with an excellent director and crew. I wouldn't offer it to you if it weren't exceptional."

"I understand, but I can't go because of personal reasons."

"What kind of personal reasons?"

Regrettably, Violeta explained, "I went out skiing, and my ankle was fractured so I can't walk. I need to recuperate for at least a month."

When the counselor heard the reason, he was at a loss for how to convince Violeta.

"How about securing the role now and starting after you've recovered … " he suggested, trying to find a solution.

"The production team sent me this script because they like you. What if they're willing to wait until you're ready?"

It wouldn't be the first time a director held out for an actor they wanted, sometimes even for half a year.