" Ashley , prison labor reform was meant to change you , but has it stripped you of your humanity so much that you don't even care about your own child ? " Ashley said , " I think Yvonne would be more than happy to have a child for you . Why don't you give her the chance ? " Grayson's expression darkened . " Yvonne and I are innocent . Don't go around slandering her . What we're talking about right now is your cold - blooded heartlessness - don't drag other people into it . " Ashley's voice turned icy . " Yvonne had truly succeeded in crafting her image as a ' high - level talent . She'd managed to win over the entire family , even this shameless husband of hers , blind to the truth . Talent ? Wasn't Ashley once the same ? But now , Yvonne stood in the spotlight of everyone's admiration and recognition , while Ashley was cast aside . Grayson dismissed her scorn as baseless whining , finding her ridicule grating to his ears . " You just can't stand Yvonne's success , so you attack her . You're jealous , aren't you ? " Jealous ? Ashley stared at him blankly . Jealous of Yvonne ? Her mind went blank . She couldn't even remember anymore why she had ever loved Grayson , why she had gone out of her way to pursue him . She must have been bewitched , cursed somehow . She turned and looked at him , and a wave of strangeness hit her like a wall . All those years , what exactly had she loved about him ? 1/3 09:57 Wed , Sep 17 Even the driver was rattled by her ferocity . Luckily , they had just come off the highway , so he pulled over at the side and braked to a halt . As Ashley opened the door , Grayson snapped out of his shock and reached to grab her . But she was faster , slipping from his grasp and slamming the door shut with a parting shot : " I regret ever meeting you ! " Sam's car pulled up at the same time . He quickly ushered Ashley inside . Once she was seated , Sam didn't press her , only instructed his driver , " To the hotel ." Then he sat quietly at her side . Ashley calmed herself before finally speaking . " Sam , I'm sorry ." " What for ? Why are you suddenly apologizing ? " Ashley's voice wavered . " I shouldn't have been so blinded by love , leaving you to face all the struggles of running the company alone . I should have been there , fighting by your side . Those years I wasn't , and I'm sorry . " Even though she hadn't been in Weakling during those years , the company still bore her and Sam's names . She hadn't been on the job , but the money wired to her account had always been clear , every cent accounted for . Sam smiled faintly . " How about instead of ' sorry , ' you just say , ' It's good to have you " ? " On one side was her family - doubts , demands , and cold rejection . On the other side , her truest friend - silent , steady support that never faltered . The sharper the contrast , the more Ashley's chest ached . She blinked rapidly , forcing the tears welling in her eyes back down . Her voice was low , almost trembling . " It's good to have you . " Back at the hotel , a sudden wave of pain tore through her body . Her legs gave out , sweat poured down her face , and she collapsed where she stood . Within minutes , she fainted . 2/3 09:57 Wed , Sep 17 At the Shanks family home . Yvonne sat slumped on the couch , half of her body leaning into Susan's arms . Susan held her tightly , fretting . " Didn't Tyson go out with you tonight ? How could he let this happen ? Yinyin can't hold her liquor . How could you let her drink so much ? " Yvonne whimpered , as if in great distress . In truth , she hadn't drunk much at all . She'd been to countless events like this over the years - she knew her limits . But Tyson had kept his eyes on Ashley most of the evening . He hadn't noticed how much Yvonne drank , and now seeing her this way , guilt gnawed at him . The Shanks mansion blazed with light well past midnight , the household thrown into chaos . Not a single servant was allowed to rest . Some boiled remedies , others drew hot water for Yvonne's bath , each busy with their tasks . Tyson stood by , scolded relentlessly . After Susan's tirade , Morgan unleashed his own fury on him , berating him at length . Quinton too was pulled into the mess , scurrying about fetching tea and water . Send Gifts 10 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.