Chapter 1 On my birthday, my boyfriend Chase's proposal video went viral online - but the woman he proposed to wasn't me After learning the news , I rushed to find him desperate for an explanation , but outside his door I accidentally overheard his conversation with a friend [ ] " Aren't you afraid Quinn will lose her mind over this ? ] " I had no choice . If I don't marry Vivian , her family will force her to marry some stranger . I cant just stand by and watch her suffer " ] " Besides , Quinn has stuck by me for eight years - shell understand . Understand my foot ! [ ] I immediately called home : " Mom , remember that guy ... you know , the one who proposed - anyway , yes ! Ill marry him ! [ ] Later , on Chase's wedding day , he was a nervous wreck , feeling like something terrible was about to happen . ] He told everyone to keep an eye on the ceremony and make sure I didn't show up to ruin everything . One of the groomsmen said awkwardly : ] ... 0 " Wait , you don't know ? Quinn is getting married today too ... " " Mom , is the Lucas family's proposal still on the table ? " My mother's hand trembled slightly around her teacup , shock written all over her face . " Quinn , honey , why are you asking about that ? " [ ] Her eyes were filled with barely concealed worry . Just minutes ago , Chase Anderson's proposal video from last night had blown up across social media Everyone knew the Anderson family had big news coming - except the bride wasn't me , despite our eight - year relationship . When I didn't respond , Mom pressed on anxiously : " Quinn , marriage is huge . Please tell me you're not doing something reckless . " I swallowed the bitterness rising in my throat and shook my head . [ ] " Mom , I've just .... come to my senses . You and Dad didn't turn down the Lucas proposal right away because you think he's more reliable than Chase , right ? I trust your judgment . " 1 Mom sighed deeply . The Lucas family's youngest son , Luke Lucas , really is a good man . But maybe you two should meet first ? Then decide ? " ] " No need . Whatever you guys arrange is fine by me . " After dinner at home , I returned to the small apartment I'd bought for myself . ] Chase was there waiting Hearing the door , he casually looked up from his laptop . " Busy day at work ? You're home pretty late . I lacked off my shoes " What are you doing here ? ' " I was in the neighborhood after a business dinner . Thought I'd drop by and see you . " Chase moved toward me like always , arms open for a hug . ] As he gon closer , I caught a whiff of familiar women's perfume . ] Vivian Carter's gnature scent ] Revulsion hit me hara . I instinctively stepped back , dodging his embrace [ ] My nose started stinging .] ] " You've seen me : You can go now . " Chase's arms hung awkwardly in mud air file actually smiled at my words . " Come on , Quinn , don't be like that . Weren't you just complaining that I never spend time with you ? I specifically cleared my schedule tonight to be here Yesterday was my birthday . I walled from morning unul night No call Tinally , when I couldn't take it anymore and was about to go find him , I got a video from an unknown numberJ Chase propusing to Vivian in front of the entire company . Everyone cheering and hollering I couldn't believe it . Rushed to his office , desperate to hear him explain [ ] Instead I accidentally overheard him tallang to his muddy ! ] That's when it hit me - I was the complete joke in this whole love game ( ) Remembering what he'd said last night , pain sliced through my chest like a kule , suffocating me [ ] I looked up at this man with his gentle eyes and soft expression [ ] My vision blurred with tears . Everything hurt so bad , and I could barely breathe [ ] 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.