Chapter 7 Right after I finished , Luke knocked on the door . Still perfectly calm , he said gently . " Since you're awake , get ready . We need to go have dinner at Mom's later . " Luke's parents were very open - minded and romantic people . Right after the wedding , they'd rushed off to travel the world ] Their excuse was giving us space and time for our newlywed life together . [ ] So this afternoon , we were going to my parents ' house I quickly freshened up and covered my dark circles before heading home with him . ] When Mom saw us arrive , she couldn't stop smiling . Especially watching Luke present gift after gift , her eyes crinkled into crescents . ] You didn't need to bring so much ! We're family now - this is too formall " It's nothing , really . It's what I should do . " Luke responded humbly . Every gift he'd brought was clearly expensive - anyone with taste could tell at a glance . Dad wanted to talk with him privately , so they went to the study while Mom pulled me into the kitchen . She glanced toward the door and said to me quietly : " Did Chase cause a scene at your place last night ? " How did you know ? " I asked in surprise . [ ] " A friend of mine lives near your neighborhood . She came by this morning specifically to ask what happened . That heartless fool ! You live in a villa district surrounded by wealthy , important people . Everyone knew yesterday was your wedding day . When he made that racket , what must people think of you ? " ] The more Mom thought about it , the angrier she got - like she wanted to march over and beat him up herself What about Luke ? Did he say anything ? " ] I shook my head . " He didn't say anything . Like a completely unbothered capybara that nothing could faze . Mom sighed helplessly . " Take it slow then . If he has any complaints , talk it through . Don't fight , and don't let that heartless fool ruin your marriage . " 1 Just as she finished speaking , Mom's phone rang . ] Looking at the caller ID , it was actually Chase's mother Mom had no patience for their whole family now , but after twenty - plus years of friendship , she couldn't just ignore the call But when she answered , it wasn't his mother speaking - it was Chase himself . " Auntie , I'm so sorry to bother you at a time like this . I just wanted to ask if you could help me contact Quinn ? Mom glanced at me and replied coldly : " Chase , if I remember correctly , you're married now . What could you possibly need with our Quinn ? " ] " Well .. I... I need to talk to Quinn . Auntie , please , for my parents ' sake , could you help me out ? " ] Hearing this , Mom absolutely exploded " Let me tell you something - if it weren't for your parents ' sake , I wouldn't have even answered this call ! My daughter is married now . If you have any decency left , stop bothering her , or don't blame me for not being polier After dropping that harsh : warning , Mom , angrily hung up . Watching her defend me like that , I felt a warm flutter in my chest I thought Chase was someone who cared about saving face - after being scolded like that , he'd never dare show up again . [ ] But during dinner that evening he actually had the audacity to come banging on our door When Mom wouldn't let him in , he shopted from outside : " Quinn , I know you're in there ! If you won't come out to see me , I wait right here until you do 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.