Chapter 2 Growing up . Chase Anderson was the neighborhood terror - wild , uncontrollable , constantly getting chased around by his mother with a wooden spoon . ] I was premature , always sickly . My parents were overprotective ] They barely let me leave the house to play with other kids . I'd just sit by my window , watching everyone else run around freely , wishing I could join them . ] Whenever Chase saw me sitting there looking lost , he'd sneak over with little snacks , pinch my cheeks , and whisper : " When are you gonna come play with me , little sis ? ] In middle school , when my health finally improved and my parents loosened up , he became my constant protector [ ] Quinn , if anyone ever messes with you , just drop my name . They'll back off real quick " ] From then on , I was never alone . He'd take me anywhere I wanted to go . If someone bullied me , he'd appear out of nowhere like some kind of superhero . [ ] College came naturally - we made it official . ] He was even more tender with me then , giving me all his attention and love : Until junior year , when Vivian Carter showed up and destroyed everything beautiful between us . She was smart , gorgeous , efficient , confident . [ ] Also his classmate in the same major . [ ] They had this whole language Lebuldn't understand . ] me.J At first , Chase would translate for me . Later , he got annoyed : " You wouldn't get what we're talking about anyway . Why don't you go do your own thing ? " They talked about everything - real life , online stuff , day and night . ] Meanwhile , Chase and I barely exchanged more than a few words . [ ] friends warned me to watch their relationship more closely . I brushed it off . Even couples need privacy , right ? [ ] I trusted him . He wouldn't fall for someone else . ] but just as this love story was about to reach its perfect ending , reality dealt me a harsh slap in the face . Pulling my thoughts back to the present , I looked at the person in front of me , my mind so tangled that I didn't know what to say . [] That night , Chase didn't leave Said he was worried about me . I stared at him for a long time " Whatever " ] ne . I went to my room , locking the door just as he tried to follow . ] Chase stood outside looking conflicted . After a pause : " Quinn , Ill be right here . When you're feeling better , come find me , I ignored him . Hol tears fed on my cold hands , burning where they landed . ] Chase Anderson , I dont want to love you anymore [ ] Next morning , i woke up with a pounding headache and walked out to see Chase frantically throwing on his jacket . ] " Quinn , I've got an emergency . Gotta run but I'll pick you up tonight for dinner Before I could respond , he was gone . So fast I barely processed 11 [ ] I pressed my ups Together , glancing at the couch where he slept , noticing he'd left lus phone befund in his rush ! ] A packed it up , planning to drop it off at his office later ! ] That's when a toessage popped up || Chase never wred a pass - everything was visible on his ex screen ! ] Tng message was Iran susueone saved as tank Piggy ( A plan of Vivian sitting in a hospital emergency exam kaking disheveled but managing a peace sign of the camera . Hel message ipad Don ) rush over here , drive safe wall for you 1 okay ? ] 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.