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.

let's grab a table and have some muffin and coffee before we head out

cinnamon

display case filled

of coffee,

they sat down. His eyes closed involuntarily as he savored

a muffin could taste so good," he

you" Melvin said with a grin, taking a bite of his cart.

leaned 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

trying to set me up, Mel! Is that why Sarah insisted we come

eyes. "Just saying, you've been single for too long. Rayna's great. She's beautiful

can make a mean chocolate cake for you!" Ethan asked. He had yet to tell his brother about his plan to put up an ad for a wife. "Well, that's

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

the devil," Melvin said with

briefly before she spotted

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

wondering what he was doing these

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Chapter 79

doing here?" Ethan dernanded at the

ask you the same thing." she said,

of them, clearly confused. "Wait, do you two

Melvin

is she doing here, and who is she to

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