After dinner with the Montgomery family, they moved to the living room to have some hot chocolate before retiring for the night. Chloe and Ivanna sat together, while Dante remained standing near Damon.

"Chloe," one of Dante's aunts called. "When are you going to give us the news that you're expecting an heir?" she asked with a fake smile.

Chloe sighed but maintained her forced smile.

"Chloe can't give you that joy right now," Damon intervened. "It's unfortunate, but I can't object when I k