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.

forward and hugged him tightly,

calm and soothing. "Don't cry. I'm fine, really. There's nothing to cry about. I just wanted some time alone, but Tessa kept nagging me.... and now she's

into it."

he had

shook my head and leaned against his shoulder, struggling to suppress the lump

some coffee,"

but the sight of

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

but right now, the sorrow

flickering. "He's let us down. I've been reflecting on this, and I can't

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

respond. I could

was made up. Despite his easygoing nature and his ability

affect him so

Let's have some coffee together," Ethan said, guiding me to the coffee table. He began preparing a cup of

slightly hunched. Combined with

with a

words cut off abruptly as he opened the