Vincent was the first to react. He rushed forward and grabbed Rachel’s arm, his voice frantic.

“Mom, what the hell are you saying? Stop this nonsense and get Claire out of here before Grandpa completely loses it!”

But Rachel didn’t budge. She looked up and stared Vincent down, her expression sharp and unyielding.

“Nonsense? You think I’d joke about something like this? Claire is carrying your child. You think I can just sit back and watch? ...