Chapter 203



"Herschel..." My voice trembled in shock as I barely whispered.

"Felicia," Herschel tried to muster a smile as he called my name.

"Your hair..." I reached out, wanting to touch his hair.

He looked puzzled for a moment, "What about my hair? Is it messy?"

Then, my tears started to fall.

Seeing me cry, he was even more astonished, "What's wrong? Why the tears? Did Jacqueline say something? Don't believe her; she loves to make a fuss over nothing."

Herschel seemed oblivious to the fact that his hair had turned completely white.

Just a few days ago, I saw him with a head full of dark hair, but now, although not entirely white, it had turned about eighty percent white.

It was as if he had transformed into a different person, from a vigorous middle-aged man to an elderly one in an instant.

I couldn't bring myself to say anything, especially since he wasn't aware of it himself.

forward and hugged him, tears streaming

cry, what's there to cry about? I'm fine. I just wanted some alone time. Jacqueline keeps nagging me, and

thought my tears were because I was worried about him locking himself in his study for a day and

shoulder, my throat feeling as if it

will make you a cup of

he was just trying not to worry

hair turning white overnight

I stopped him, "Let Conrad be...

someone before. Herschel, at this moment, made

disappointed me so much. I've been reflecting on it, and it's all because we spoiled him

his own person, with his own thoughts and opinions. And he's not a child anymore," I tried to console him. Herschel

amiable to everyone; especially how he never showed any emotional reaction to whatever Jacqueline said,

He had his

Conrad's marriage to upset Herschel to the point of turning his hair

coffee," Herschel gestured for me

his back,

with his hair now suddenly white, he truly

of that special blend Shaun gave me. I've been meaning to..." Herschel's voice abruptly

hand on the

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