Chapter 6 His hands locked around me like a vice , forcing me closer as he buried his head against my stomach " Madison Wells , I fucking HATE you . How can any woman be as heartless as you ... 1 I couldn't speak because I felt wetness soaking through my shirt [ ] " You think I'm messing around with Scarlett , you say I don't love you , how could you do this to me ? Other guys get their wives defending them when people spread rumors , but you ? You sentenced me to death and ran off without a word . Don't you think I'M hurt ? Don't you think I'M devastated ? I really fucking hate you .... He got more upset as he talked , like a kid who'd dropped all his defenses , eyes turning red . 10 Why won't you hold me ... why won't you hold me ? Do I really have to DIE before you- 1 I couldn't stand hearing those words . My hand went to the back of his neck to stop him from saying more , my other hand rubbing his back - where he still had old scars from previous missions . I don't know why , but seeing him like this made me feel like I'd done something wrong . The doctor came in after hearing the commotion : ] " Patient just woke up - family needs to watch his emotional state and avoid anything that might affect his recovery ." With just that one sentence , Garrett acted like he had some kind of " get out of jail free " card , making me stay in the room to look after him :] If you're not right here where I can see you , I'll be worrying every day that you're gonna run off again . The doc said I need to avoid stress if I wanna heal up fast . " ] My mom didn't know about the Scarlett situation - she thought we'd just had some little spat . ] When she heard this suggestion , she was practically clapping with joy . But what finally made me give in was Garrett's parents . ]] The sweet old couple grabbed my hands and begged , " Garrett's been stubborn since he was little - you're the only one who can talk sense into him . " ] I just couldn't bring myself to hurt them Once the older folks left , Garrett got even bolder , ordering me around like his personal nurse - saying his shoulder was sore and needed rubbing , or his wound was itchy and needed gentle pressure . ] ] I spent the whole damn afternoon running me ragged without even a water break . ] The VIP room had a separate bed for visitors . After getting His Royal Majesty settled for the night , I flopped onto my pillow and nearly passed out instantly . ] " Why are you sleeping over there ? Isn't my bed big enough ? " ] I was too tired to deal with his bratty demands , eyes drooping as I drifted off to sleep . [ ] But sometime in the mundle of the right , I kept feeling like I was wrapped up in this warm embrace , way too hot all over . I automatically kicked off the covers with my fool accidentally hitting Garrett's injury and making him suck in a sharp breath . asking : ] I jerked awake , not daring to move another muscle , curled up in his arms as " How'd you get over here ? Didn't the doctor say you shouldn't be getting out of bed ?! " ] Garrett was frowning , pouting like a total baby : I've never slept apart from my wife before - I can't sleep sound by myself , alright ? " ] It felt like something punched me right in the chest [ ] Over these past few years , we'd definitely had our rough patches and cold wars 0 The worst fight we ever had , I snuck off to sleep in the guest room , and he crept in there in the middle of the night too , pulling me into his arms [ ] " Married couples don't hold grudges overnight , and here you are relusing to even share a bed with me . I Garrett rubbed his chun against the top of my head , voice going all soft and gentle : [ ] " Don't just disappear without saying anything again , okay ? At least give me a heads up . Even if you're pissed at me , you gotta make sure you're sate . When I couldn ' and you , I was scared out of my damn mind . " Maddle , whether you believe me or not . I really do love you fl He took my right hand and laced our fingers together . I didn't know if this was just pust accident delirium talking [] Bad my chest felt like it was on fire ( ) Anex that nigta , we somehow went back to being all uvey dovey like before ] But there were differences - te was way more clingy than usual ! ] Hap to have a help hum to the bathroom door , putting his full weight on us like he had no bones . During meals , he d schine that his hands were too weak to hold a spoor u made me feed him bite by bite !! At night , he absolutely had to have me wrapped up in his arms , coupletely abandoning the visitou Bed ] ] Those days were honestly pretty sweet [ ] Chapter 6 He never brought up Scarlett , and I didn't ask ] ] To be real , I figured just going with the flow day by day wasn't such a bad way to live - happy days were better than miserable ones But I couldn't stop unwelcome visitors from showing up ( 2 ) 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.