Sarah: Do not touch him!
Mark: You are not leaving this house with my son!
Sarah looked around the large kitchen, searching for an exit route.
The main hallway was blocked by Mark's tall frame, but the side patio door was unlocked.
She backed up toward the glass door, keeping her eyes fixed on her husband.
Evelyn: Mark, stop her before she ruins everything!
Mark moved aggressively toward Sarah to block her path.
Sarah spun around and hit the door latch with her elbow, pushing it open.
Cold winter air rushed into the warm kitchen as she stepped outside.
A light dust of white snow covered the patio stones and the lawn beyond.
Sarah ran with all her strength across the yard toward her parked car.
Her boots crunched heavily against the snow with every frantic stride.
Leo cried out against her shoulder as the cold wind hit his cheeks.
Mark: Sarah, stop right there!
Mark shouted behind her, his dress shoes slipping on the ice as he gave chase.
Sarah reached her car, yanked the driver's door open, and climbed inside.
She locked the doors instantly just as Mark reached the window and hit the glass.
Her hands shook as she started the engine and put the car into drive.
She sped down the long driveway, leaving her husband standing alone in the snow.