Mark grabbed the wooden handrail tightly as he climbed the remaining stairs toward Brenda.
Brenda pressed her back against the white wall while holding the papers close to her chest.
She tried to explain that Evelyn had simply lost her footing on the polished steps.
Mark refused to listen to any of her words because he never trusted her motives before.
He believed Brenda wanted control of the family trust fund for her own gain.
The family business was worth millions of dollars in Texas land and urban property.
Mark accused Brenda of planning this terrible scene to take over the lucrative company.
Brenda shook her head firmly as hot tears ran down her pale cheeks.
She swore on her own life that she never pushed the sweet old woman.
Sirens blared in the distance as emergency services rushed toward the private gated neighborhood.
Mark pulled out his cell phone to call the head family lawyer immediately.
He wanted to freeze all bank accounts before Brenda could touch a single penny.
Brenda begged him to help his mother instead of making wild financial accusations.
Mark ignored her pleas and kept his stern eyes locked onto her face.
Paramedics arrived at the open front door carrying heavy medical bags and folding stretchers.
They moved quickly across the marble floor to check on Evelyn's vital signs.
Mark stepped back to give the paramedics space while keeping a close eye on Brenda.
Brenda felt like a trapped prisoner in her own luxurious house during this crisis.
She knew that without proof of her innocence she might lose everything she loved.
The paramedics carefully lifted Evelyn onto a stretcher to move her to the hospital.
Mark followed them out the door while throwing one last dark look at Brenda.