The lead police officer motioned to his partner, who pulled out two pairs of handcuffs.
Evelyn backed away toward the staircase, her voice rising in extreme anger and surprise.
Evelyn: You cannot arrest me in my son's house like a common criminal!
Police Officer: Ma'am, turn around and place your hands behind your back now.
The officer stepped forward quickly and placed the cold metal cuffs around Evelyn's wrists.
She shrieked in anger as the heavy metal clicked locked behind her back securely.
The second officer grabbed Sarah's arms and cuffed her wrists without any hesitation.
Police Officer: Ma'am, you both are under arrest!
Sarah: Mark, tell them to stop! You are ruining our lives over nothing!
Mark looked straight into his sister's eyes without showing a single trace of pity.
Mark: You ruined your own lives the moment you harmed my child.
The officers led the two complaining women out through the open double front doors.
Outside, neighbors had gathered on their lawns to watch the dramatic arrest take place.
Evelyn kept her head down in deep shame as she was guided into the cruiser.
Mark held Lily tightly against his chest, shielding her eyes from the chaotic scene.
An emergency medical technician walked into the foyer carrying a small black bag.
He smiled warmly at Lily and gently examined the light marks on her skin.
Paramedic: She is going to be just fine, sir, physically speaking.
Mark: Thank you so much for checking on her so quickly.
Mark felt an enormous weight lifting off his shoulders as the house grew quiet.
The toxic environment that had secretly plagued his family home was finally destroyed completely.
He knew the legal battles ahead regarding custody and property would be very tough.
However, nothing mattered more to him than protecting his innocent child from harm.
Lily looked up at her father with soft, trusting eyes, her tears finally stopping.
Lily: Are they gone for good now, Daddy?
Mark: Yes, sweetie, nobody will ever hurt you in this house again.