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

muffins, cinnamon

display case filled with an array of

two cups of coffee, they slid into

sat down. His eyes closed involuntarily as

it with approval.

really good. I didn’t know a muffin could taste so good,” he

with a grin, taking a bite

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

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

you’ve been single for too long. Rayna’s great. She’s beautiful smart,

a sister–in–law who can make a mean chocolate cake for you!” Ethan asked. He had yet to tell his brother about

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

to the bakery swung open, and Rayna walked in, dressed

the devil,” Melvin said with a

briefly before she spotted Melvin, who was waving her over

he had argued with at the club–the same woman who had accused

grinned as

she took in Ethan’s presence. “You?” she asked, wondering what

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Chapter 79

you doing here?” Ethan dernanded at the same time, his

ask you the same

between the two of them, clearly

Melvin

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