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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.

leaned forward, trying to peek through the window. A few minutes later, Ethan stepped back out holding a stunning

Was that for her?

the bouquet and placed it beside his

her breath. He wasn’t

bouquet. No sweet words. No nothing even though

the time they got to her house, Rayna was already bubbling with silent

to 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 he knew he wasn’t giving it

her house and Ethan turned to her, flashing

are. Get some

the bouquet, then back at him. She wanted to ask. She really wanted to ask.

a tight-lipped smile

he drove

the porch, arms folded and face twisted in frustration. "I knew it," she growled under her breath. "He

the door behind her and kicked

did he even go into a flower shop then? she thought, throwing her keys on

believe I got excited about flowers, thinking it was for

there

wasn’t

neccessay but

bouquet in his hands and

"Ethan?" she blinked.

smiled. "Sorry for just showing up again. But I figured... since I said I was going to court you, I should probably start

stared. Her heart flipped once, then

Why did

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