Chapter 47 Dexter In Trouble Again

• Adela had just settled into her new life in England, but the excitement of being in a foreign country was tempered by her struggle with jet lag. She found herself lying awake at odd hours, staring up at the unfamiliar ceiling of the cozy bedroom her elderly landlady had set up for her. She couldn’t help imagining what was happening back in New York—life was still rolling on without her, and she felt both relieved and apprehensive at having left so much behind.
• Determined to build a new future, Adela climbed out of bed early. The sun was barely up, but she was wide awake, so she decided to head over to the university. Although Layson Norman had pulled many strings to help her settle in—arranging her admission and even suggesting a few housing options—Adela wanted to handle the rest herself. She needed to prove her independence to herself as much as to anyone else.
• She chose to major in jewelry design, a field she had always adored from afar. Her fascination with delicate gemstones and intricate craftsmanship had helped inspire her decision: if she was truly starting fresh, why not pursue something that ignited her passion? With a small smile on her face, she stepped out onto a street bathed in warm, early sunlight, telling herself that her past belonged on the other side of the ocean.