Chapter 67: Healing Wounds

The aftermath of DeLuca's arrest brought a sense of relief to the vineyard, but it also left behind scars that would take time to heal. Chloe and Lucas found themselves grappling with a mix of emotions – relief, joy, but also lingering fear and uncertainty. As they stood on the porch of their home, watching the sunset cast its golden hues over the vineyard, they knew that their journey was far from over. "Can you believe it's finally over?" Chloe said, breaking the silence that hung between them. Lucas wrapped an arm around her waist, pulling her close. "It still feels surreal," he admitted. "But we did it. We took down DeLuca." Chloe leaned into his embrace, resting her head against his chest. "I couldn't have done it without you," she said softly. "You're the strongest person I know," Lucas replied, pressing a kiss to the top of her head. "You never gave up, even when things seemed hopeless." They stood there for a while longer, taking comfort in each other's presence, before re