Broken Dreams Stories

Chapter 69

Chapter 79

Ethan followed his brother Melvin into the cozy bakery cafe, inhaling the delicious scents of freshly baked bread and pastries and brewing coffee, which wrapped around him like a warm hug.

He hadn’t been thrilled about the errand, but Melvin had insisted, claiming his pregnant wife had a craving that only Ray’s Bakery could satisfy Ethan had never been to the place before, but as he stepped inside, he found himself appreciating the inviting atmosphere with its wooden beams and cheerful floral arrangements

Melvin, on the other hand, walked in like he owned the place. He moved with the case of familiarity, waving at the young woman behind the counter, who greeted him with a bright smile..

“Hey, Melvin Back so soon?” she called, her eyes sparkling with recognition.

“You know my wife,” Melvin said with a good–natured chuckle.

ckle. “She’s craving Bay’s croissants again. If I don’t bring them home, I’m a dead man!

The barista laughed, nodding in understanding. “I’ve g

got you covered. Fresh batch just came out of the oven

“Awesome! Is Rayna in?” Melvin asked hopefully

“She stepped out to get something down the block, but she’d be back soon”

Ethan watched the exchange with mild amusement, his curiosity piqued. He hadn’t realized his brother and his wife were regulars here. “So, the famous bakery that Sarah keeps raving about.” Ethan commented, looking around. “Not bad”

Melvin grinned, nudging Ethan’s shoulder. “Not bad! This place is a lifesaver. They have the best pastries in town.

“Easy with the exaggeration, Ethan said, and Mekan chuckled.

and have some muffin and coffee before we

cinnamon rolls,

the sight of the display case filled with an

two cups of coffee, they slid

eyes closed involuntarily as he savored the taste. He had to admit that

it with approval.

know a muffin could

Melvin said with a grin, taking a bite of his cart. “Best

should come here more often. The owner, Rayna, is a really lovely lady. She’s single, too: Sarah and I

you trying to set me up,

eyes. “Just saying, you’ve been single for too long. Rayna’s great. She’s beautiful smart, and kind, and she makes a mean chocolate

cake for you!” Ethan asked. He had yet to tell his brother about his plan to put up

you’re the one who gets to have an amazing woman,” Melvin said with a

door to the bakery swung open, and Rayna walked in, dressed in a casual bat chic outfit, her hair

said with

hearing her name, Rayna’s eyes scanned the room briefly before she spotted Melvin,

look, and his stomach dropped. He recognized her instantly the same woman he had

grinned as Rayna approached, “Beautiful, isn’t

“You?” she asked, wondering what he was doing these and if perhaps Derek had sent

12:15 PM dd.

Chapter 79

Ethan dernanded at

same thing.” she said,

the two of them, clearly confused. “Wait, do you two know each

Melvin

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