Marcus walked over to the soft couch near the window.
Lily climbed out from behind the soft blue velvet pillows.
She ran into her father's open arms with a sweet smile.
Marcus held her tight and kissed her soft brown hair gently.
He promised her that no one would ever hurt her again.
Lily wrapped her small arms around his neck very tightly.
She told him that she felt safe when he was near.
Marcus called his trusted family lawyer on the house phone line.
He ordered a full restraining order against Chloe right away.
He also removed her name from his official life insurance policy.
He made sure she would never get a single dollar again.
The lawyer assured him that the case was completely solid now.
Chloe would face serious legal charges for her dangerous actions.
Marcus felt a huge heavy weight lift off his tired shoulders.
He realized that protecting his daughter was his true life mission.
He walked with Lily into the bright white kitchen area.
He poured two glass cups of sweet fresh orange juice out.
They sat together at the big wooden dining table happily.
Lily pulled out a fresh blank sheet of white paper.
She began to draw a brand new picture of their house.
She drew herself holding her father's hand under the sun.
Marcus looked at the simple drawing with warm bright eyes.
He knew that their lives would be much better now.
The dark storm in their home had finally passed away.
He held his daughter close as the warm sunlight shone in.
They were safe and strong together in their big quiet home.