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.

after my parents passed away, Ethan ensured I never felt like an orphan in front of

and thought of Tessa. She would be devastated if

you. If

Ethan joked, running his fingers through

"Yes, you do.

heard footsteps approaching the study. Moments later, Tessa's voice rang out. "I've

her face

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

up. I quickly walked to

ignored me, her gaze

and gently wiped her tears. "What's wrong?

hand reached out. Her eyes

you now," Ethan joked softly, trying to lighten the mood. "You don't have to worry about

her hand stroked his hair over and

was the first time I had ever seen her

doted on her, and she rarely shed tears. But

quietly left

as I reached the bottom of

voice low. "Ethan... his hair turned gray