Chapter 64: Rising From the Ashes

With Viktor and his men out of the picture, the vineyard's atmosphere lightened considerably. The days were filled with the pleasant hum of activity, and the family began to reclaim the joy that had been overshadowed by fear and conflict. Yet, despite the newfound peace, the scars of their struggles remained, and the road to healing was only just beginning. Chloe found herself reflecting on the events of the past few months as she walked through the vineyard. The lush rows of grapevines, bathed in the golden glow of the morning sun, felt like a symbol of their resilience and hope. "Chloe," Lucas called, catching up to her. "I think we need to talk about your father." She nodded, her expression somber. "I know. We can't keep avoiding the issue." They found Gregory in the small guest house where he'd been staying. He looked better, but the tension in his shoulders showed he was still wrestling with guilt and fear. "Father," Chloe began, sitting across from him. "We need to talk