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

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

into it."

he had locked

my head and leaned against his shoulder, struggling to suppress

you some coffee,"

the sight of his grayed

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

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

"He's let us down. I've been reflecting on this, and I can't help but think it's my fault. We spoiled him too much when he was

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

I could tell he wasn't

his mind was made up. Despite his easygoing

wife would affect him so deeply that his

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

posture seemed slightly hunched. Combined with his gray hair, he

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

words cut off abruptly as he