Personal Guard

"Good morning my angel," Henry smiled at Rachael when she arrived at the dining room.

"Good morning dad, Sorry for being a bit late," Rachael apologized for her delay as she took her seat.

"It's fine. Are your thoughts in order now?" Henry asked.

"Yes, Dad. I feel much better after a good night's sleep," Rachael said with a smile.

Henry stared at Rachael's face for a bit. He could see the subtle traces of dark circles under her eyelids which she had tried to hide with her make. He didn't point it out and just nodded at her.

"That's good, Let's start with our breakfast then,"

The food was soon brought to the table and breakfast soon began.

When they were almost finished Henry brought out a topic which was there in his mind for a while.