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.

I stepped forward and hugged him tightly,

There's nothing to cry about. I just wanted some time alone, but Tessa kept nagging me.... and now

into it."

he had locked himself in the study

his shoulder,

some coffee," Ethan said, trying to

was putting on a brave face, but the sight of his grayed hair told

it. Logan will handle his own affairs. You

felt distant from Ethan, but right now, the sorrow I felt for him was overwhelming. It was as though he

the light in his eyes flickering. "He's let us down. I've been reflecting on this, and I can't help but think

yourself," I said gently. "Logan is an adult. His decisions

didn't respond. I could tell he wasn't

once his mind was made up. Despite his easygoing nature and his ability to tolerate Tessa's nagging, he held

Logan's choice of wife would affect him so deeply that his

Ethan said, guiding me to the coffee table. He began preparing a cup of

from behind, I noticed his posture seemed slightly hunched. Combined with his gray hair, he looked frail-like a man who

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

cut off abruptly as he opened the