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.

Come on, let’s grab a table and have some muffin and coffee before we

muffins, cinnamon rolls,

the sight of the display case filled with an array of pa treats that looked too good

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

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

it with approval.

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

a grin, taking a bite of

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

cup. “Oh? Are you trying to set me up, Mel!

shrugged, a playful glint in his eyes. “Just saying, you’ve been single for too long. Rayna’s great.

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

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

in, dressed in

devil,” Melvin said with a wide smile. “Raynal

the room briefly before she spotted Melvin, who was waving her over

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

grinned

“You?” she asked, wondering what he was

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Chapter 79

at the same time, his voice

you the same thing.” she

two of them, clearly

Melvin

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