Broken Dreams Stories

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.

a table and have some muffin and coffee before we head

cinnamon rolls, and

of the display case filled with an array

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

eyes closed involuntarily as he savored the taste. He

it with approval.

didn’t know a muffin could taste so

a grin, taking a bite

more often. The owner, Rayna, is a really lovely lady. She’s single, too:

you trying to set me up, Mel! Is that why Sarah insisted we

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

make a mean chocolate cake for you!” Ethan asked. He had yet to tell his brother about his plan to put up an

you’re the one who gets

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

Melvin said with a

scanned the room briefly before she

He recognized her instantly the same woman he had argued with at the club–the same woman who had accused

Melvin grinned as Rayna

her smile fading as she took in Ethan’s presence. “You?” she asked, wondering what he was doing these and if

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Chapter 79

you doing here?” Ethan dernanded at the same

same thing.”

between the two of them, clearly confused. “Wait, do

Melvin