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

cry. I'm fine, really. There's nothing to cry about. I just wanted some time alone, but Tessa kept nagging me.... and now

into it."

I was crying because he had locked himself in the study

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

you some coffee,"

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

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

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

been reflecting on this, and I can't

I said gently. "Logan is an adult. His decisions

didn't respond. I could tell

kind of man to waver once his mind was made up. Despite his easygoing nature and his ability to tolerate Tessa's nagging, he held

imagined Logan's choice of wife would affect him so

guiding me to the coffee

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

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

off abruptly as he opened