She would persevere
Abandoned and scarred, Adelaide was shattered, her childhood stolen by neglect and abuse. But a chance encounter with a kind stranger ignites a flicker of hope. Now, as 'North,' she's found a new family and a new life in Miami. Yet, the shadows of her past linger, threatening to consume her. Can she truly outrun her demons, or will the painful truth of her origins finally catch up?
The thrum of the bus was a lullaby, a mechanical heartbeat against the tremor in Adelaide’s own chest. Every bump, every sway, was a small victory, carrying her further from the ornate cage she’d once called home. The city lights of Miami blurred outside the window, promising anonymity, a fresh start.
She clutched the worn strap of her backpack, the fabric digging into her shoulder, a small discomfort compared to the gnawing ache of memory. Her fingers instinctively traced the phantom line where her hidden scar lay, a testament to a past she was desperate to outrun.
'Just a little further,' she whispered to herself, the words barely audible over the hum of the engine. 'Just a little further, and I can finally breathe.'
