Chapter 6 I was sleeping peacefully when I dimly heard someone shouting ] I stirred slightly , and as my consciousness cleared , the voice became distinct . ] " Quinn Walsh , get out here ! I won't let you marry someone else you're mine ! " ] Realizing who was barking outside , I bolted upright [ ] Instinctively looking beside me , I found the space empty [ ] Luke ? I called out tentatively . Sound came from the balcony . I jumped out of bed and ran over . ] Chase's voice got even louder . ] ] " Quinn Walsh , come out right now ! If you don't come out , I'm not leaving ! " ] " Quinn , I love your Come home with me- give you everything you want . I won't make you angry anymore . " His voice filled me with irritation . [ ] Walking onto the balcony , I found Luke calmly watching the drama below , an unlit cigarette dangling from his fingers . Seeing me , he immediately stubbed it out and asked hoarsely : " Did he wake you up ? " ] Yeah . I didn't know what Luke was thinking , or how to continue the conversation . [ ] Luke glanced at me and frowned seeing my bare feet on the cold floor . He scooped me up without warning . Feeling suddenly airborne , I couldn't help gasping . [ ] " Why aren't you wearing shoes ? " ] " Didn't think about it . " ] He gently placed me back on the bed and tucked the blankets around me like I was a child . " Sleep . It's still early . " e ... 1 " But he's still down there disturbing everyone ... " " I'll have someone handle it . " ] He made a quick phone call , then returned to bed . ] He said nothing more about the incident . ] I figured since this was an arranged marriage without love between us , he probably didn't care much . ] With that thought , I closed my eyes and drifted off guill - free . [ ] When I woke up again , I automatically checked my phone for the time , only to notice it had died and shut off . [ ] I quiddy plugged it in . As it powered up , a flood of missed call notifications and unread messages popped up I opened Chase's chat window and , without reading lus messages , replied : Tm married now . Please don't contact me anymore . " ] Instantly , I got his response . ] ] " Quinn , stop playing around . I know your're just joking with me . Are you mad about me marrying Vivian ? I can explain .. i didn't respond to him anymore Insteed . I deleted all his contact information completely 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.