Chapter 8 Chapter 8 All our neighbors had lived here for over a decade - this kind of scene getting out wouldn't look good . ] So , I told Luke my plan . [ ] He didn't try to stop me , just said : " If anything happens , yell and we'll come right out . " ] His words made me chuckle . I nodded . ] When I came outside , Chase was waiting by the door with a gift bag . His eyes immediately lit up . ] " Quinn , you came out to see me after all . " He was trembling with the joy of something lost being found . "I knew you couldn't bear to let me go . I frowned and cut him off : " What exactly do you want ? " ] With that , he carefully pulled hundreds of photos of us from the gift bag - easily over a thousand . ] ] " Quinn , these are pictures we've taken together since we were kids . Look how happy we are in all of them . " Looking at these photos made me realize how much I love you . I don't actually like Vivian - marrying her was just to help her escape her family's control . Now that her family knows she's married , they won't pressure her anymore . I'll take her to file for divorce tomorrow , and we can get the papers in a month ... " h ... ] ] I watched coldly as he moved himself to tears , finding his words utterly absurd . [ ] He claimed not to like Vivian , yet was willing to humble himself to help her , even becoming a divorced man in the process ? ] And what made him think that just because he came crawling back , I'd still be waiting in the same place ? Do you really understand what it means to like someone ? Chase , feelings come from the heart , not your mouth . Your actions told me you liked Vivian , but now you're denying all of that . " Or maybe he did understand - he just liked himself most of all . ] " No ... it's not like that , Quinn . I was wrong before , but I only think of Vivian as a sister ! Her family has always favored sons over daughters . If I didn't help her , her parents would marry her off to some stranger at any time . I just felt sorry for her and wanted to help . " " You wanting to help her is your business . Why should I have waited around for you ? And you say you like me , but knowing yesterday was my wedding day , you still went to our house making a scene about you and me . Did you even think about what the neighbors would think of me ? " ] Chase's expression stiffened , his face going pale . " I ... I was too anxious at the time . I didn't think it through . " Your not thinking it through ' could easily destroy me , Chase . Is that what you call liking someone ? You clearly wanted to humiliate me . " If it were anyone else , I might believe it was unintentional But with him , I didn't . ] " It's not uke that . " He desperately tried to grab me . Feeling repulsed , I stepped back to avoid his touch . Hurt flashed in his eyes as they immediately reddened , and he pleaded in an utterly humble posture : " Quinn , please don't treat me like this . " " Co home . I'm married now . Don't bother me anymore . "] " Have you forgotten our past ? Quinn , you're the one who said you'd marry no one but me in this lifetime ! " Chase suddenly lunged forward , gripping my arm tightly and refusing to let go . " Quinn , divorce him . In a month , we can get married . I'll give you a grand wedding ceremony . Whatever he can give you , I can do too . Trust me one more time , okay ? " ] Let 20 ! I struggled to break free , but he only held tighter . ] He started dragging me toward his car , constantly saying : " Tu take you home right now , Quinn We promised we'd be together forever 1 His behavior was completely unhinged [ ] I was getting scared and instinaively called out loudly ] Lukel 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.