Back when they were still husband and wife , he had been cold and distant in that regard . And now , after they had signed the divorce papers a year ago - her leaving with nothing , not asking for a single thing - why would he play this game with her ? He had loved Yvonne so deeply . When he received the signed papers , he must have been ecstatic , rushing to finalize their divorce . Surely he had rejoiced in being free . But now , divorced , he was talking about having another child . A daughter . She almost laughed . He should look at their son first . Liam , the child she had poured her heart and body into raising , had eyes only for his father. Ever since that day two years ago , he had refused to call her " Mom . " He had begged instead for Yvonne - the mistress - to take that role . " Grayson , you're insane ! " Ashley spat . Without another word , she turned and left . What she wanted most now was to see her mother and grandmother . But when she returned home , she overheard Susan's voice soothing Yvonne . " Yvonne , be patient . It's about the child's life . Fate played a cruel trick , but what else can we do ? You love Liam so much - surely you can't ... " Before she could finish , a servant called out , " Madam is back ? " Susan and Yvonne turned sharply toward the door . Susan flinched , eyes darting away guiltily under Ashley's cold stare . Morgan looked surprised . " Ashley , didn't you go to the hotel with Grayson ? Why are you back ? " " I came to get some things . I'm going to the hospital and the nursing home . " Yvonne walked over . Ashley noticed immediately that her eyes were red and moist - she had been crying . Yet she wore her usual calm , gentle mask . " Let me arrange for someone to accompany you ." Ashley brushed past her , brows tight . " No need . " Since when had this house been hers to arrange ? The movement had been slight , but Liam , coming down the stairs , saw it . He rushed forward , spreading his arms wide to shield Yvonne . 1/2 09:51 Wed , Sep 1 / Now , thinking his mother might hurt Yvonne , he planted himself in front of her with all the courage his small body could muster . As though Ashley was some kind of monster . Ashley swore she could hear the sound of her own heart breaking . Liam glared at her , voice sharp with fear . " Don't hurt Aunt Yvonne ! I hate you! " Ashley stood stunned , unable to respond , while Yvonne caught Liam's arm . " Liam , your mom didn't hurt me . Apologize to her . " But Liam didn't apologize . Instead , he touched Yvonne's face with his small hand , murmuring , " Aunt Yvonne , you're crying ." Then he spun around , shouting at Ashley . " If it wasn't for making a new baby to get cord blood , Dad wouldn't even care about you ! Aunt Yvonne wouldn't be sad either ! " The words fell like thunder . Yvonne , Susan , and her father and brothers all cried out together , " Liam- ! " Ashley froze , her whole body drenched in cold sweat . Now she understood . She finally understood . She had once believed - foolishly - that Grayson's silence had been guilt , that perhaps her imprisonment would make him regret . At first she had waited , thinking he would come to free her . But the longer the months dragged , the colder her heart became . And now , when she had finally been released , she had let herself hope again . Only to find - she was nothing more than a tool . Grayson entered just then . Seeing the stricken faces , he reached for her gently . " If you're not ready , we can take our time , " he soothed . She tore her arm from his grip , turning to face him with an icy glare sharper than he had ever seen . " Grayson , tell me - what do you need the cord blood for ? " Send Gifts 10 M 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. 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