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Chapter 144: Courting Rayna 2

How could he be talking about that when she was crying moments ago? She mused, amused by how he was trying to cheer her up.

Ethan laughed, enjoying her reaction. "Are you saying you want me to court you properly?"

She shrugged, a small smile playing on her lips. "Maybe."

"Alright," he said, nodding like it was a deal. "Then I’ll officially begin the courtship of Rayna Hart. Don’t say I didn’t warn you." fre\e(w)ebn ov.e l\. co.m

She burst into laughter, finally relaxing a little, the tension easing from her face. "We’ll see about that," she murmured.

Ethan grinned. But he meant it.

He was going to court her. For real.

The air in the car felt different now—lighter, warmer. The ache in Rayna’s chest hadn’t disappeared, but it had softened. And maybe, just maybe, it was being replaced with something new. Something exciting.

She looked at Ethan again. His hand was still on the steering wheel, his other resting on the center console. His profile was strong and calm, and his smile lingered like sunlight.

As they drove through the winding road back to town, a quiet peace settled between them.

Rayna didn’t know what the future held. But at least, she knew she wasn’t alone in it.

As they approached the street leading to Rayna’s neighborhood, Ethan made a sudden turn and pulled up near a small corner shop with a flower symbol on its signboard.

Rayna looked at him, puzzled. "What are we doing here?"

"Hang tight," he said, winking at her before stepping out of the car.

few minutes later, Ethan stepped back out holding a stunning bouquet—bright red roses, yellow tulips, and white lilies all tied in a silky pink ribbon.

Was that for her?

bouquet and placed it beside his seat

she muttered under her breath. He

bouquet. No sweet words. No nothing even though he could

they got to her house, Rayna was

keep a neutral face, but inside, she was screaming. What was he planning to do with that bouquet? Was he going to give it to someone else? Or was it just there to confuse her? Why did he have to buy it with her in the car when

front of her house and Ethan turned to her, flashing a

here we are. Get

at him. She

him a tight-lipped smile and got out.

he drove

knew it," she growled under her breath. "He

muttering to herself. She slammed the door behind her and kicked off her shoes

into a flower shop then? she

sat on the couch, scowling. "I can’t believe I got excited about

then, there was a

up. She wasn’t expecting anyone. Maybe

ready to snap if neccessay but then froze when she

bouquet in his hands

"Ethan?" she blinked.

showing up again. But I figured... since I said I was going to court you, I should probably start with these,"

Her heart flipped once,

back just to give me these? Why did you have to make it seem like they weren’t for

right giving you flowers while I was just dropping you off. Felt too casual. Too easy. But