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.

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

cinnamon

watering at the sight of the display case filled with an array of pa treats that looked

of

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 was right and the baker

tastes really good. I didn't know a muffin could taste so good," he

grin, taking a bite

back in his chair, taking a sip of his coffee. "You know, Ethan, you should come here more often. The owner, Rayna, is a really lovely lady. She's single, too: Sarah

behind his coffee cup. "Oh? Are you trying

been single for too long. Rayna's great. She's beautiful smart, and kind, and

asked. He had yet to tell his brother

the door to the bakery swung open, and Rayna walked in, dressed in a casual bat chic outfit, her

devil," Melvin said with a wide smile. "Raynal Over

she spotted Melvin, who was waving her

her instantly the same woman he had argued with at the club-the same woman who had accused him of being a pervert.

she asked, wondering what he was doing these and if perhaps Derek had sent hiar cover to apologize to

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Chapter 79

you doing here?" Ethan dernanded at the same time, his voice cold and

could ask you the same thing." she said, her tone

two of them, clearly confused.

Melvin

is she to you?" Ethan asked, and

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