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.

Come on, let's grab a table and have some muffin and coffee before we head out Melvin suggested, nodding to the barista

muffins, cinnamon

case filled with an array of pa treats that looked too

some muffins and two cups of coffee, they slid

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 was right

know a muffin could taste so good," he

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

coffee. "You know, Ethan, you should come here more often. The owner, Rayna, is a really lovely lady. She's single, too: Sarah and

trying to set

Rayna's great. She's beautiful smart,

He had yet to tell his brother about his plan to

walked in, dressed in a casual bat chic outfit, her hair pulled back

Melvin said with

before she spotted Melvin,

instantly the same woman he had argued with at the club-the same woman who had accused him of being a pervert. Oblivious to Ethan's displeasure. Melvin grinned as

she took in Ethan's presence. "You?" she asked, wondering what he was doing these and if

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Chapter 79

at the same time,

you the same thing." she said, her tone

clearly confused. "Wait, do you two know

Melvin

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

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