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.

hugged

to cry about. I just wanted some time

into it."

I was crying because he had locked himself in the study

his shoulder, struggling to suppress the

I'll make you some coffee," Ethan

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

"leave it. Logan will handle his own affairs.

the sorrow I felt for him was

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

blame yourself," I said gently. "Logan is an adult. His decisions are his own. He's

could tell

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

would affect him so deeply that

me to the coffee table. He

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

cup of mocha," he said with a smile. "Eddie gave

cut off abruptly as he opened