Chapter 82: The Struggle Within
Nathaniel’s POV
The vineyard was quiet in the early morning, the world bathed in a hazy gold as the sun stretched over the horizon. I stood near the edge of the property, staring out at the rows of vines that represented so much more than just a business. To Adrian, they were a legacy. To me, they were… complicated.
My place here still felt tenuous, like the soil beneath my feet might crumble if I leaned too heavily on it. Working with Adrian was smoother than I’d expected, but the scars of our past didn’t fade overnight. There was still a part of me that wondered if I was just a placeholder, someone he could tolerate until things settled into a more comfortable rhythm.
I exhaled, running a hand through my hair. The work had been fulfilling, even enjoyab
