Broken Dreams Stories

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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.

on, let’s grab a table and have some muffin and coffee before we head out Melvin suggested, nodding to

muffins, cinnamon rolls, and

of the display case filled with an array of

some muffins and two cups of coffee, they slid into one of the booths.

up one of the muffins and but into it as they sat down. His eyes closed involuntarily as he savored the taste.

it with approval.

I didn’t know a muffin could taste

a grin, taking

taking a sip of his coffee. “You know, Ethan, you should come here more often. The owner, Rayna, is a really lovely lady. She’s single, too:

an eyebrow, hiding his smirk behind his coffee cup. “Oh? Are you trying to set me up, Mel! Is that why Sarah

glint in his 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.

who can make a mean chocolate cake for you!” Ethan asked. He had yet

that’s a given, but you’re the one who gets to have an amazing

swung open, and Rayna walked in, dressed in a casual bat chic

with a wide smile. “Raynal

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

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

Melvin grinned as Rayna approached,

smile fading as she took in Ethan’s presence. “You?” she asked, wondering what he was doing these and if perhaps Derek had sent hiar cover to

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Chapter 79

at the same time, his

ask you the same thing.” she said, her

them, clearly confused. “Wait, do

Melvin

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