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.

you. Come on, let's grab a table and have some muffin and coffee before we head out Melvin

croissants, muffins, cinnamon rolls, and

the display case filled with an array of pa

ordering some muffins and two cups of coffee, they

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 was good. it

I didn't know a muffin could taste

you" Melvin said with a grin, taking a bite

Ethan, you should come here more often. The owner, Rayna, is a really lovely lady. She's single, too: Sarah and I have been thinking of introducing you two.

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

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

He had yet to tell his brother about his plan to put up an ad for a wife. "Well, that's a given, but you're the one who gets to have

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

said with

name, Rayna's eyes scanned the room briefly before she spotted Melvin, who was waving her over with a

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

wondering what he was doing these

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Chapter 79

you doing here?" Ethan dernanded at the same

you the same thing."

two of them, clearly confused. "Wait,

Melvin

she doing here, and who is she

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