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 Melvin and Sarah could give her the advice she needed to

a tart into her mouth and sighed with

till you try out my new recipe," Rayna said with a proud smile as she settled comfortably in her

all day yesterday

"We tried to

since two nights ago, and he's not even taking calls or anything. Why is he so mad at you?" Melvin said, and Rayna shifted in her seat, feeling the weight of their attention on her. She took a deep breath and began to explain. "It was a misunderstanding," Rayna said and then explained the incident at

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

Rayna nodded.

is a sensitive subject for Ethan. He has been through something like this before. Back in high school, a girl he rejected accused him of rape. It was pretty serious.

probably was triggered by the

He p

twist in her chest. "I didn't

It's

"I know," Me

there's anything I can do to change his mind? I ran into him at the

me last Saturday?" Sarah interrupted,

mentioned anything about running into

we sort of grabbed the same box of cereal. It was the last on the shelf. He said it was for you, so I let him

an amused look, and then both burst into

At that, Sarah

Rayna asked, bewildered.

Ray

the cereal wasn't for Sarah. It was for

I only recommended the store to him

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

I chuckled ked im

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

head in disbelief.

I believe he is, and I don't want to lose him. Can you both tell me what

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

Sun. No matter how upset he is, he won't be able to resist you forever." Rayna sighed. "I don't

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

but