The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 155

Rayna wiped her flour-dusted hands on her apron and carefully closed the lid of the box she had just packed with an assortment of pastries.

The aroma of fresh muffins, brownies, and her signature lemon tarts filled the small kitchen in her bakery.

She smiled as she took off her apron, knowing that Melvin and Sarah would appreciate the sweet treats. But her smile faded as she grabbed her keys and headed out to her car. Her thoughts drifted to Ethan.

How do I get through to him?' Rayna asked herself, the question circling her mind as she drove down the road leading to Melvin and Sarah's house.

She tried

to reach him by phone last night and this morning, but he seemed to have blockedlisted her line.

Rayna sighed, hoping that maybe Melvin and Sarah could help.

They had always been warm and understanding, and she had been told that they had come to find her at the bakery the previous day.

She believed that was because they knew what was up, and she hoped they would know what to do to fix her and Ethan.

They had to.

Ethan was the man for her, and she didn't want to believe that she had messed it up carelessly. The idea that he had once told her he loved her only made it harder to bear his loss.

She pulled into the driveway of Melvin and Sarah's cozy home, the house that always felt welcoming and full of life. As she parked her car and grabbed the box of pastries, she tried to shake off her got this!"

nerves.

Taking a deep breath, she told herself to relax. "You're a bad bite Red out, her round belly leading the way. She grinned, her face lighting up at the sight of Rayna.

The front door opened before she even reached it, and Sarah waddled

"Rayna! Oh, you're a sight for sore eyes!" Sarah beamed, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "And you brought treats! You have no idea how much I've been craving something sweet." Rayna laughed, handing her the box. "I thought you might like these. I made extra lemon tarts, just for you." "You're a a saint,"

Sarah sighed, carefully opening the box and peeking inside. "Melvin, look what Rayna brought!" she called over her shoulder.

Melvin appeared in the doorway, his easy grin in place. "Hey, Rayna! Come on in. Sarah's been over the moon since you called to say you were coming over."

a bit of warmth and hope spread through her. Maybe this would help. Maybe

popped a tart into her mouth and sighed with contentment. "These are

with a proud smile as she settled comfortably in her

day yesterday and even the night

"We tried to

shifted in her seat, feeling the weight of their attention on her. She took a deep breath

"That's why he's upset? Because of the club incident?"

Rayna nodded.

Back in high school, a girl he rejected accused him of rape. It was pretty serious. He could've gone to jail if there hadn't been Saran ghed deeply, "I guess it makes sense why he is upset

probably was triggered by the

He p

of guilt twist in her chest. "I didn't know.

holds grudges. It's usually not easy

"I know," Me

Sarah, hoping for a solution. "Do you think there's anything I can do to change his mind? I ran into him at the

Saturday?"

anything about

cereal. It was the last on the shelf. He said it was for you, so I let him have

amused look, and

At that, Sarah

bewildered. "What's so

Ray

head. "Rayna, the cereal wasn't for Sarah. It was for

him because he said he

confusion. "Wait, what? He lied? He said it was for Sarah, so I

I chuckled ked im

like he played can't believe he took my box of cereals yet refused to accept my apology," Rayna said as she looked from Sarah to Melvin

shook her head in

now, but I believe he is, and I don't want to lose him. Can you

could help. But after seeing how upset he was because he thought we told you about his ad and made you apply

beautiful lady. Use your feminine wiles! Ethan's still a man, after all. And trust me, you're his Golden Sun. No matter how upset he is, he won't be able to resist you forever." Rayna sighed. "I don't even know

said, glancing at Melvin, who looked hesitant, "I can give

but Sarah ignored