TW: This story will include depressive episodes, panic attacks, death of a family member, and traumatic events. If any of these topics are triggering, please do not proceed.
Orchid has been in some deep crap, she'll admit that.
What she won't admit is her deep fear of cooking. She absolutely loves it, but the thought of getting another severe burn to forever remind her of yet another failure. She couldn't take anymore mistakes. Not after her last one. But of course, when things get bad, her best friend Orion is there by her side. What would she do without her daring friend to be the calm to her storm?
Orion doesn't know what putting yourself first means.
Well, that's not entirely true. He knows what it means, he just doesn't... do it. He's aware it's unhealthy, but when your older brother died way too soon, taking time to yourself only fuels the thoughts. And besides, how are you supposed to react when your best friend since diapers is clearly struggling as well? Not only that, but what do you do when you're hopelessly in love with her?
When Chef Margot loses her beloved restaurant to her cheating ex-fiance, her best friend, single dad Nathan, steps in with an unexpected offer to help her start over. As they collaborate, sparks fly-but can they overcome their complicated pasts for a chance at real love?
Season 4 of The Mechanic
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Margot Taylor thought she had it all: a thriving restaurant and a fiance she adored. But her world crumbled when her fiance abruptly cancelled their wedding and claimed ownership of her cherished restaurant. With her career in tatters and her heart broken, Margot is forced to start over.
Enter Nathan Davis, her loyal best friend and a single dad chasing big dreams of his own. As a partner in the multibillion-pound auto business, Nathan offers her a lifeline-a chance to open a new eatery on the grounds of his new mechanic shop.
As Margot pours her heartbreak into a new dream, her friendship with Nathan deepens into something much more electric. But their growing happiness is threatened when Nathan's ex-wife returns, determined to take their daughter away and upend the new couple's relationship. Caught in chaos, Margot must decide if she has the strength to fight for the life she's building...or let the wounds of her past ruin her future.
Content warning: This story contains depictions of eating disorders that may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised.
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