Arthur held his daughter tightly against his chest with strong arms.
His heavy footsteps echoed firmly across the silent marble floor medallion.
He turned toward the grand white staircase that led to the upper level.
Evelyn backed away slowly from the balcony as he began his fast ascent.
Her blue satin blouse rustled as her hands shook uncontrollably with fear.
Arthur carried the little girl up the stairs with determined and heavy steps.
Every step was filled with the rage of a father protecting his child.
Lily buried her face deep into her father's neck, still weeping softly.
Arthur reached the top of the marble staircase in just a few seconds.
Evelyn stood in the bright corridor, fumbling nervously with her gold necklace.
She tried to put on a worried expression as Arthur approached her fast.
Evelyn: Arthur, thank God you caught her, it was such an accident!
Arthur: Do not speak another lie in front of my daughter!
Evelyn: She tripped over her dress, I tried to grab her hand!
Arthur: I saw your hands push her over that edge, Evelyn!
Evelyn's breath hitched in her throat as her lie fell completely apart.
She took a tiny step backward toward the wall, looking for an exit.
Arthur set Lily down gently behind his back to protect her frame.
He stepped directly into Evelyn's path with an imposing and steady posture.
The bright sunlight streamed through the tall windows, illuminating the confrontation.
Evelyn opened her mouth to speak another desperate line of defence.
Arthur did not hesitate as he reacted to the evil she had shown.
A sharp action broke the heavy silence of the upper hallway instantly.