More Than A Favor

A Favor 138

Chapter 138

"Ethan..." I whispered in shock, my voice trembling as I stared at him.

"Elaine," Ethan greeted me with a forced smile.

"Your hair..." I reached out instinctively, wanting to touch it.

He frowned, puzzled, "What about my hair? Is it messy?"

Tears began to stream down my face.

Ethan's confusion deepened as he saw my reaction. "What's wrong? Why are you crying? Did Tessa say something to upset you? Don't believe her. She's always spouting nonsense."

He didn't realize it-his hair had turned almost entirely gray.

A few days ago, his hair had been jet black. Now, though not completely white, nearly 20 percent of it had grayed. The transformation was staggering. He looked like a completely different person-no longer the robust, middle-aged man I was used to seeing but someone who had aged decades overnight.

I couldn't find the words to explain, especially when he himself seemed oblivious.

stepped forward and hugged him

really. There's nothing to cry

into it."

because he had locked himself in the study

his shoulder, struggling to suppress the

sit down. I'll make you some

was putting on a brave face, but the sight of

thick with emotion, "leave it. Logan will handle his own affairs. You don't need to worry or try to

I felt distant from Ethan, but right now, the sorrow I felt for him

light in his eyes flickering. "He's let us down. I've been reflecting on this,

blame yourself," I said gently. "Logan is an adult. His decisions are his own. He's not a child

respond. I could tell

the kind of man to waver once his mind was made up. Despite his

of wife would affect him so

said, guiding me to the coffee table. He began preparing

posture seemed slightly hunched. Combined with his gray hair, he looked frail-like a man who had

you a cup of mocha," he said with a smile. "Eddie gave me some coffee beans, and I

abruptly as