David drove Clara straight to the emergency clinic to check her injuries.
The doctor treated the deep bruise on her face and wrapped her wrist.
While Clara rested in the care room, David called the local police station.
Detectives arrived shortly after to view the high-definition security footage.
David played the clip of the intruder's face for the lead detective.
The detective froze as soon as he saw the man's clear side profile.
Detective: Do you know this man, Mr. Vance?
David: No, I have never seen him in my life.
Detective: That is Mark Sterling, your former business partner's brother.
David felt a surge of anger return as he remembered Mark.
Mark had lost a lawsuit against David's company two years ago.
He had tried to steal valuable legal paperwork regarding the business inheritance.
That was the envelope Clara had been holding on the kitchen counter.
Clara had caught Mark trying to break into the private home safe.
She had fought him off to protect the family from his greedy plan.
Within two hours, the police located Mark hiding at a local motel.
They arrested him without any incident and recovered the stolen items.
David sat beside Clara in the clinic waiting room, holding her hand tightly.
David: He will never come near our family ever again.
Clara: Is Lily doing okay at home with the nanny?
David: She is safe, but she keeps asking for you.
Clara smiled gently, a warm tear falling down her cheek.
Clara: I just wanted to keep her safe, David.
David: You proved you are a true mother to her tonight.
They left the clinic together as the storm finally began to clear away.
David held Clara close, knowing his trust in her was restored forever.