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.

Ethan ensured I never felt like an orphan in front of my

at his hair and thought of Tessa. She would be devastated if she saw

Tessa is really worried about you. If she sees you

Ethan joked, running his fingers

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

approaching the study. Moments later, Tessa's voice rang out. "I've come to realize that only Elaine can handle you, old

door, her face lit

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

I quickly walked to her, fearing she couldn't handle the

me, her gaze fixed on Ethan's

gently wiped her tears.

eyes were locked on

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

wouldn't stop. She trembled as her hand

I had ever seen

and she rarely shed

this, I quietly left the room and headed

bottom of

voice low. "Ethan...