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 ...