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 him tightly,

cry. I'm fine, really. There's nothing to cry

into it."

had locked himself in the study for two

shoulder, struggling to suppress

make you some

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

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

from Ethan, but right now, the sorrow I felt for

I've been reflecting on this, and I can't help but think it's my fault. We spoiled him too much

blame yourself," I said gently. "Logan is an adult. His decisions are his own. He's not a

didn't respond. I could tell he wasn't

was made up. Despite his easygoing nature and

I never imagined Logan's choice of wife would affect him so

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

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

said with a

off abruptly as he opened the