From school uniform to wedding dress , Ashley Shanks stood by Grayson Holmes as he built his company from nothing , and he swore he would love her forever . But later , at the scene of a crime , Grayson said , " Yvonne is an important asset to the company . You take the fall for her , and when you come back , everything will be just like before ." Even her three - year - old son cried and insisted she was the murderer . Her own family said , " Yvonne's project holds the fate of the Shanks family business . Take the blame for her , and when you return , we'll make it up to you ." But when she was released , she cut ties , built a fortune worth billions , and gave it all away . Her husband , her son , her family - none of them could bring her back . " Ashley , you can leave prison now . " The cell door opened , and a guard stood at the entrance . Ashley stared in shock before slowly stepping forward . " Has my medical parole been approved ? " She had applied many times , yet each request had always been returned without explanation . The guard snapped , " You're being let out . Stop asking so many questions . " Ashley didn't get an answer . She gathered her few belongings , taking with her the phone she had been forced to surrender and a diamond necklace . The central stone of the pendant still bore a faint stain , like blood soaked deep into its surface . It was the necklace her grandmother had given her on the day of the accident - splattered with blood when her grandmother fell down the stairs and struck her head . That day , Ashley had quarreled with Yvonne Lane . Yvonne lashed out , but it was her grandmother who fell down the stairs . Someone called the police , and Ashley was pushed forward as the scapegoat . Back then , proud and reckless , she had gone with the officers without looking back - never imagining she'd be sentenced to three years . Now , after two years , she stepped out of prison , feeling as if she had lived through another lifetime . Outside , a plain car was parked at the curb . As soon as she emerged , the driver got out . " Ma'am , I'm here to take you home . " 1/4 09:50 Wed , Sep 17 " Moses ... this ... " The Holmes and Shanks families had garages full of luxury cars . Why was Moses driving his personal vehicle ? " Sir said my car is low - profile . The family cars aren't suitable to bring near a prison . Too much bad luck ." So that was it - bad luck . And who had caused her misfortune these last two years ? No one had visited her during her sentence . That must have been the reason . On the ride back . Moses explained that the Shanks and Holmes families had arranged false medical parole to get her out early . Her genuine applications had been blocked at every turn . But a false one ? Passed with ease . Something was wrong . If they had the power to do this , why hadn't they gotten her out before ? Why now ? The Holmes family . Ashley gazed at the familiar home , her emotions a storm . It had once been her and Grayson's marital home , the place where their son , Liam Holmes , had been born . She had worked tirelessly to support Grayson's career , neglecting her own health during pregnancy . Liam was born frail , and Ashley had lived like a full - time caretaker . The moment she entered , she noticed the scene . Grayson , her father Morgan Shanks , and her brother Quinton Shanks were deep in discussion , not even glancing her way . Liam's back faced her . Even after two years , she recognized her son instantly . Her eyes welled with tears . She had begged countless times in prison to see him , but her family always refused , saying it wasn't right to bring a child there . Ashley held back her tears as Liam turned around . Only then did she see the massive ice cream cone in his hand . Her face paled . 2/4 09:50 Wed , Sep 170 The one truly responsible for her grandmother's death - how could she still have the audacity to be here ? Worse , she was by Liam's side . Ashley's chest tightened with fury , but at that moment Liam piped up sweetly . " Aunt Yvonne bought it . It's so good ." Ashley froze . Aunt Yvonne ? Why would Liam call her that ? Before she could make sense of it , a middle - aged woman emerged from the kitchen , carrying a plate of fruit . Ashley recognized her instantly . The last time she had seen this woman was when she was ten : Her mother had taken her along to catch her father cheating . There had been a fight , and in the chaos her father had smashed a vase over her mother's head . From that day , her mother had never been the same . Ashley remembered the woman's name clearly : Susan Lane . And now , seventee ** years later , Susan appeared in her home once again . Wait - Susan . Yvonne . Could it be a coincidence they shared the same last name ? The answer came in the next second . " Mom ... " Yvonne said softly . That single word shattered Ashley's world . Her father's mistress and her husband's mistress - mother and daughter . Her chest heaved violently as she looked around . Everyone else acted as if nothing were unusual . As if they had already accepted it . Her brothers - how could they tolerate this ? Their mother had lost her sanity because of this woman , yet they had let their father bring her openly into the family home . 3/4 Wed , Sep 09:50 Wed , Sep 17 Title: Cooking My Way Back to Love Author: CrushReel Genre: Modern, Revenge, Drama Status: ongoing In "Cooking My Way Back to Love" by CrushReel, Chef Leon Kennedy, once renowned as the "King of Cooking," spirals into despair following his wife's tragic demise in a car accident. Plunged into homelessness, he clings to his loyal dog as his sole anchor amidst loss and desolation. Amidst the ruins of his former life, Leon grapples with profound grief and seeks solace in the art of cooking—the very passion that once defined him. As he navigates the shadows of his past, themes of resilience, redemption, and the unyielding power of love intertwine in this modern tale of heartache and rebirth. Set against a backdrop of culinary mastery and emotional turmoil, "Cooking My Way Back to Love" delves into the depths of human emotion with raw authenticity. CrushReel skillfully crafts a narrative that captures the essence of loss and the arduous journey toward healing in a world marked by tragedy and shattered dreams. Experience the transformative journey of Chef Leon Kennedy as he rediscovers his purpose through the alchemy of flavors and emotions. Available to read online at CrushReel, this gripping drama promises a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the enduring resilience of the human spirit.