Chapter 86: Calm Before a Storm

After her shower, Sharon came downstairs. Bryan was already there with Deborah. While she was playing with her toys at the feet of her father, Bryan was scanning a Spanish newspaper, a cup of coffee in front of him. He looked up as she entered the room, his face revealing nothing of his thoughts. She felt herself trembling as their eyes met but managed to greet him coolly. 'Did you sleep well?' he asked her with cool mockery. 'Yes, thank you', she lied, reaching for the coffee pot and finding it cold. 'Mummy, good morning. I came to your room and wanted to wake you but daddy said to leave you because you needed rest. Have you had enough rest?' 'Yes, darling I have had enough rest for now. And good morning my lovely angel. You are looking so beautiful this morning. Have you already had your bath?' she asked smiling sweetly at her daughter. 'Dad help me to shower and dress up'. 'And did you say thank you?' 'He is my dad, that is what he should do'. she said in confusion. 'Yes but when an