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.

and hugged him tightly, my

his voice 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 dragged

into it."

I was crying because he had locked himself in the study for two

shoulder, struggling

I'll make you some coffee," Ethan

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

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

Ethan, but right now, the sorrow I felt for

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

said gently. "Logan is an adult. His

respond. I could

to waver once his mind was made up. Despite his easygoing nature and his

so deeply that his hair would

some coffee together," Ethan said, guiding me to the coffee table.

I noticed his posture seemed slightly hunched. Combined with

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

off abruptly as he