Victoria stumbled backward into the grass from the powerful push.
She gasped loudly as she lost her balance on the soft lawn.
Mark did not waste a single moment looking back at Victoria.
He dropped to his knees right in front of the playhouse latch.
He flipped open the heavy latch with a swift movement of his hand.
The wooden door swung open to reveal the dark interior of the house.
Liam and Emma looked up through their tears with wide eyes.
They saw their father kneeling in the bright daylight outside.
Mark reached his strong arms into the small opening immediately.
He pulled both children out onto the open grass into his arms.
The kids wrapped their tiny arms around their father's neck tightly.
Mark held them close against his chest to comfort their trembling bodies.
He whispered soft words of comfort to calm their rushing fear.
He assured them that they were completely safe with him now.
Victoria slowly stood up from the grass, adjusting her wrinkled dress.
Her face was red with anger and absolute embarrassment.
She demanded that Mark listen to her side of the story instantly.
Mark stood up while keeping both children safely behind his back.
He told Victoria to stay far away from his precious daughters and son.
His voice was low, steady, and filled with unquestionable authority.
Victoria stepped back toward her parked luxury car in utter frustration.
She threatened to call her legal team to handle this embarrassing situation.
Mark pulled out his cell phone and dialled his private security detail.
He ordered his head guard to secure all gates on the property.
No one was allowed to leave the estate grounds without his permission.
Victoria realized she was caught in a trap of her own making.
She stood near her car, waiting nervously for the guards to arrive.
Mark walked his children back toward the main mansion entrance.
He promised them that no one would ever scare them again.
The real secret behind Victoria's actions was about to be revealed.