Chapter 15

It was afternoon by the time Clara's flight landed in Falverton. She spotted someone she hadn't seen in a while—her former professor, Selina Yates, waiting by the arrivals area. During Clara's senior year, Selina quit her job at Aeloria College to start her own business. Three years later, she had firmly planted herself in Sunstone Valley. It was Selina's job offer that had been the push Clara needed to move abroad. Selina, who was in her early 30s, had always been close with her students at the college. Now, out in the professional world, she seemed even more down-to-earth. The second she spotted Clara, she waved with a big smile. "Clara! It's been way too long!" she said. Clara rolled her suitcase over while grinning. "Professor Yates! It's been ages!" "I'm not a professor anymore. Just call me Selina if you want." Her easygoing, friendly vibe helped Clara settle in, especially since she was still trying to find her footing in the new country. Clara happily agreed and called h