Evelyn stood just a few feet away with a totally blank look.
She tapped her high-heeled shoe against the concrete path with impatience now.
Evelyn: She was being careless and fell into the deep end herself.
Mark looked into Evelyn's eyes and saw no real emotion or care.
He held his shaking daughter closer against his broad chest to soothe her.
Mark: She did not just fall into the deep end on her own.
Evelyn: Are you calling me a liar in front of our house guests?
Mark stood up slowly, keeping Lily safe in his strong left arm.
The wet fabric of his crisp white shirt stuck to his skin.
He noticed a small security camera mounted high on the brick wall nearby.
The lens was pointed directly at the pool deck where they were standing.
Evelyn saw him look at the wall camera and her face turned pale.
Mark: The yard cameras record every single second of this patio space.
Evelyn: It was just a small accident, Mark, do not be dramatic.
Mark: You pushed a defenseless little girl into the deep pool water!
A crowd of party guests gathered around the lawn in complete shock.
They had heard the loud screaming and the sudden heavy splash earlier.
Neighboring families watched as Mark pointed his finger straight at Evelyn's face.
Mark: You lied to me about loving my daughter as your own child.
Evelyn smoothed down her gold gown and tried to smile at everyone.
Evelyn: He is just emotional right now because of the sudden scare.
Lily: She pushed me, Daddy, because I gave her a yellow flower.
The guests gasped loudly as the small child spoke the real truth.
Evelyn took a step back, her expensive confidence starting to crumble fast.
Mark: Get off my property before I call the local police department.
Evelyn: You cannot kick me out of this mansion, I am your wife!
Mark pulled his phone out from his wet dark trousers pocket carefully.
The phone was water-resistant and the bright screen lit up right away.
He tapped the security app to save the video clip of the shove.
Mark: I will show this clip to my divorce lawyer before sunset.