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.

a table and have some muffin and coffee

croissants, muffins, cinnamon rolls, and

filled with an array

some muffins and two cups 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

a muffin could taste

with a grin, taking a bite

come here more often. The owner, Rayna, is a really lovely

hiding his smirk behind his coffee cup. "Oh? Are you trying to set me up,

long. Rayna's great. She's beautiful

want, or about you and Sarah wanting a sister-in-law who 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 a given, but you're the one who gets to have an amazing woman," Melvin said

swung open, and Rayna walked in, dressed in a casual bat chic

with a wide smile. "Raynal Over

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

club-the same woman who had accused him of being a pervert. Oblivious to Ethan's displeasure. Melvin grinned as Rayna

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

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Chapter 79

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

the same

between the two of them, clearly confused. "Wait, do you two know each

Melvin

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

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