More Than A Favor

A Favor 139

Chapter 139

Yes, everyone would age, but to age overnight like this was heartbreaking.

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Ethan eventually finished making the coffee, but the mocha tasted bitter, no matter how much sugar he added.

"Take these coffee beans home," he said, packing the leftovers for me. "They're high in antioxidants. You can brew them yourself."

Ethan's actions reminded me of how he always treated me like a daughter. And now, that kindness only made me feel guiltier.

I didn't have the heart to refuse him. "Okay. I'll ask for more when I finish them," I said lightly, trying to keep the mood casual.

"Hmph. You can ask for whatever you need," Ethan said, his tone softening. "Elaine, you 'are' my daughter. Do you understand that?"

I nodded firmly. "You're my father, too."

During my school years, Ethan had often attended my parent-teacher meetings. Although Tessa

occasionally wanted to go, Ethan would insist, saying that his presence would make the teachers take me more seriously.

never felt like an

his hair and thought of Tessa. She would be

is really worried about you.

still look handsome, don't I?" Ethan joked, running his fingers through his

a laugh. "Yes, you do. You're the best-looking man,

heard footsteps approaching the study. Moments later, Tessa's voice rang

at the door, her face lit

she saw Ethan, her smile froze. Her eyes widened in disbelief, and seconds later, tears began streaming down

walked to her, fearing she couldn't handle

her gaze fixed on

tears. "What's wrong? Do you think I look

Her eyes were locked on his grayed

gray hair than you now," Ethan joked softly, trying

wouldn't stop. She trembled as her hand stroked his hair

first time I had ever seen her

she rarely shed tears. But now, her grief

this, I quietly left

as I reached the bottom of the stairs. "What happened? I heard

voice low. "Ethan... his hair