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.

ensured I never felt like an orphan in front of

expression earnest. I glanced at his hair and thought of Tessa. She would be devastated if she saw him

worried about you. If she

handsome, don't I?" Ethan joked, running his

my tears, I managed a laugh. "Yes, you do.

voice rang out. "I've come to realize that only Elaine can handle you, old

door, her

she saw Ethan, her smile froze. Her eyes widened in disbelief, and

stood up. I quickly walked to her, fearing she

me, her gaze fixed

over and gently wiped her tears. "What's wrong? Do you think I look

hand reached out. Her eyes were locked on his

softly, trying to lighten the mood. "You don't

She trembled as her hand stroked his hair over and

was the first time I had

her, and she rarely shed

quietly left the room

as soon as I reached the bottom of the stairs. "What

low. "Ethan...