Chapter 5 The wedding ceremony was incredibly elaborate . After all that running around , my back was killing me . [ ] Luke noticed my exhaustion and suggested : " Why don't you go get a shower first ? " ] I blinked , feeling oddly embarrassed . [ ] Tonight was our wedding night , after all . Nothing wrong with what he said , but it felt loaded with subtle intimacy . Thinking about what might happen later , my ears turned bright red [ ] .0 ... you ... " Don't worry , I won't pressure you . " He took off his suit jacket and pulled extra bedding from the closet . " We're married now . Everything can happen gradually - no need to force anything . 1 True to his word , he didn't try anything that night . ] We shared the same bed , but separate blankets kept distance between us . [ ] Lying there , I thought about the substantial wedding gifts his family had sent , feeling restless . [ ] I couldn't understand why Luke Lucas would propose to my family when we'd never even met . ] ] I couldn't help asking him about it . ] Luke's breathing was soft and even . [ ] I waited a while with no responst . [ ] Just when I thought he'd fallen asleep , I heard him say : " Because I wanted to marry you . So I made it happen . " ] That answer was completely outside my expectations . [ ] Confused , I pressed on : " Do we know each other from before ? " ] This time , no answer came . [ ] Instead , he suddenly rolled over and wrapped his arms around me through the blankets : " If you're not sleepy , maybe we should do something more interesting . " " No , no , I'm exhausted .... " [ ] I quickly shut my eyes , not daring to say another word . [ ] In the darkness , I faintly heard the softest chuckle . ] Meanwhile , the Anderson house was anything but peaceful . ] " Tind out ! Find out exactly who Quinn married ! " Chase roared furiously , kicking over the sofa . [] Vivian cowered nearby , frembling . Gathering her courage , she tentatively touched his arm : " Chase , tonight is our wedding night ... " ] Chase coldly shoved her away and snapped " Get Lost " ] His Cauldn't believe in gollen married without him knowing Eyes bloodshot , he kept sending me messages , calling over and over . All he got back was that old mechanical spacemail ] Even his tests disappeared into the void ] Chase's hamis dus as he worked through our old chat history ] Laughing une mugent , crying the next Finally , surbeste kad hum is married the Lucas family's youngest son . Luke Lucas The moment be heard us he didn't even shop to changs slipes - juil grabbed fili car keys and drove straight to the Lucas estate || 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.