Chapter 29: A Quiet Escape
Elena’s POV
With the city skyline disappearing behind Elena, the train swayed softly as it meandered across undulating hills. A bittersweet grin tugged at her lips as she rested her fingers to her tummy. Alone and on the run wasn't how she had imagined beginning a family, but she couldn't afford to remain. Not when Adrian is getting closer to facts that might break him and endanger his unborn kid.
As the train slowed, the little village of Maple Hollow loomed like a mirage. The bustle of Adrian's estate seemed a world apart from its charming cottages and cobbled streets. It was secure, anonymous, and just what she needed.
Elena grabbed her little luggage as she got off the train. The air smelled faintly like pine and was crisp. With a sorrowful but determined
