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.

grab a table and have some muffin and coffee before we head out Melvin suggested, nodding to the barista to serve

cinnamon

the sight of the display case filled with an

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

picked up one of the muffins and but into it as they sat down. His eyes closed involuntarily as he savored the taste. He had to admit that Melvin

tastes really good. I didn't know a muffin

with a grin, taking a bite of his cart. "Best in

Rayna, is a really lovely lady. She's single, too: Sarah

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

great. She's beautiful smart, and kind,

He had yet to tell his brother about his plan to put

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

devil," Melvin said with a wide

before she spotted Melvin, who was waving her over

look, and his stomach dropped. He recognized her instantly the same woman he had argued with at the club-the same woman who had accused him of being

what he was doing these and if perhaps Derek had

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Chapter 79

dernanded at the same

the same thing."

clearly

Melvin

here, and who is she to you?" Ethan asked, and

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