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

thought of Tessa. She would be devastated if she

is really worried about you. If she

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

a laugh. "Yes, you do. You're the best-looking man, no matter

rang out. "I've come to realize that only Elaine can handle

appeared at the door, her face lit

eyes widened in disbelief, and seconds later,

stood up. I quickly walked to her,

gaze

tears. "What's wrong? Do you think

hand reached out. Her eyes

have more gray hair than you now," Ethan joked softly, trying to lighten the

wouldn't stop. She trembled as her

time I had ever seen her cry so

had always doted on her, and she rarely shed tears. But

quietly left the room and headed

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

him, my voice low. "Ethan... his hair