Chapter 10 I blinked , still confused . [ ] He smiled bitterly and gently pinched my fingertips : " Heartless girl When you were almost assaulted before , I was the one who helped you . Back then , you treated my wounds just like you're doing now... " Hearing this , I froze ] I remembered . ] Sender year of high school , Chase had skipped class to play basketball with some guys from outside school ] Afterward , he asked me to bring his backpack and meet him there [ ] But while passing through an empty side street , I was stopped by a group of delinquents . ] They threatened me demanding 1 hand over all my money . [ ] I was too scared and gave them everything I had [ ] But they thought it wasn't enough and had other ideas . They started dragging me deeper into the alley ] I was terrified and screamed for help . [ ] That's when a boy appeared and saved me . ] that of gratitude . I bought antiseptic to help treat his wounds . ] But then Chase showed up [ ] He called my name , and I forget to ask my rescuer what his name was . 0 Seeing my stunned expression , Luke knew I'd remembered . [ ] " Do you remember now ? " I nodded with difficulty , then lowered my head : " The sorry 1 didn't mean to forget about that . " The fesatli was , Ed always been grateful to whoever helped me that day It's just that so much time had passed , his face had become blurry in my memory . ] The fact that you can remember now means you're not completely sty His eyes crinkled with amusement as he pinched my check for some reason , my heart started racing inexplicably , and I couldn't quite meet his gate ( Luke , you didn't marry me because of that incident aid you ?" As I waked any nervous heart tell like 11 nught leap out of my chest [ ] Kerling staal answer , then an inesplicable perse al uppment . " Ok " sun the best besond , pe patusi nue directly in his arms my out pressed again his chest , freang his hearthest || 7 weld you brature - I wanted an marry you add When I pinged I was prepared her you to refuse . Your answer just surprised mex Just then shigtang , making my car burn * 4ll % a4 % LeswE ; FTEL . N ཞར་ དུ་ H Ho D 0 Chapter 10 That night , with wind and rain swaying outside , emotions stirred and something quietly began to change In the last second before falling asleep , I seemed to hear him murmur : Tinally , I don't have to hide and watch you secretly anymore ... Quinn , you're mine now . " For a long time afterward , I heard nothing about Chase ] Later I learned that after Chase was taken home that day , Luke had personally visited his parents to give them a gentle reminder Though the Harper family was wealthy and powerful , they still couldn't compare to the century - old Lucas family . How could they dare to clash head - on ? ity . ] So Chase was confined at home by his family . e.0 But Chase became increasingly convinced this was all Vivian's fault - if he hadn't helped her , he wouldn't have lost me . He secretly escaped and found Vivian , dragging her to get divorced . ] ] Vivian refused . She didn't want to watch the happiness in her grasp just disappear . ] So , she deliberately drugged Chase and successfully became pregnant . She thought this would secure her position as Mrs. Harper , but when Chase found out , he forcibly dragged her to the hospital for an abortion . ] The procedure damaged her body - she'd never be able to have children again .] When she learned this , she completely lost it and stabbed Chase when he came to deliver divorce papers . ] Thirty stabs , each one fatal ] In just a few minutes , Chase died from his injuries . [ ] When Vivian came to her senses and realized she could never recover from this , she despairedly went to the hospital rooftop and jumped . ] By the time I learned about all this , Luke and I were already on a plane to the Maldives for our honeymoon . ]] 1 put down my phone and leaned against his shoulder , playing with the wedding ring on his finger : " Luke , we'll always be fine . " ] " We will " Our future stretched long ahead of us , and our love would continue endlessly . ( 1 ) 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.