Chapter 65: The Calm Before the Storm

The months flew by in a blur of preparations and celebrations. The vineyard thrived, and Chloe's pregnancy progressed smoothly. The family was overjoyed with the anticipation of the new baby, and even Gregory seemed to have found his place within the fold. But just as they were settling into their newfound peace, life had one more challenge in store for them. One crisp autumn morning, Chloe awoke to a sense of unease. The air felt heavy, and a distant rumble of thunder rolled across the hills. She turned to Lucas, who was already up and getting dressed. "Morning," he said with a smile, leaning down to kiss her forehead. "How are you feeling?" "Restless," she admitted, her hand resting on her growing belly. "I just have this feeling that something's going to happen." Lucas frowned slightly but tried to reassure her. "Everything's fine, Chloe. We're all here, and we're safe. Maybe it's just the weather getting to you." "Maybe," she replied, though the feeling lingered. The da