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

and soothing. "Don't cry. I'm fine, really. There's nothing to cry about. I

into it."

because he had

shoulder, struggling to suppress

I'll make you some coffee," Ethan said, trying

on a brave face, but the sight of his grayed

it. Logan will handle his own affairs. You don't need to

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

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

said gently. "Logan is an adult.

could tell

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

choice of wife would affect him so deeply that his hair would turn gray in

together," Ethan said, guiding me

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

I'll make you a cup of mocha," he said with a smile. "Eddie gave me some coffee

words cut off abruptly as he