Mark raised his hand in a sudden fit of uncontrolled rage.
Before Sarah could pull Emily away, Mark pushed the young girl backward.
Emily stumbled over her soft shoes and fell hard against the marble floor.
Her small hand hit the ground, and a tiny drop of blood appeared on her lip.
The neighbors outside gasped as they saw the child fall behind the glass partition.
Sarah stared at her fallen child, her eyes widening in pure shock and horror.
Sarah: Look what you've done to her!
Mark stood over the crying child, showing no regret for his actions.
Sarah did not hesitate for a single second to protect her young child.
Years of martial arts training flooded back into her muscles instantly.
Sarah spun swiftly across the shiny marble floor with explosive defensive energy.
She executed a powerful side strike, pushing Mark back toward the large American flag.
Mark hit the wall hard, gasping for air as he dropped to his knees.
He looked up at his wife in complete disbelief, clutching his bruised ribs.
Mark: Are you insane?!
Sarah: Touch my daughter again and I will destroy you!
Mark lunged back up from the floor with dangerous speed.
He shoved Sarah backward, sending her stumbling into the bright natural light.
Sarah kept her footing, her blue silk dress remaining immaculate as she balanced.
She rushed to Emily, picking her up and pulling her tight against her chest.
The neighbors outside rushed toward the front entrance to intervene.
Mark: You have ruined everything in this house!
Sarah: You ruined this family the moment you touched her!
The sound of heavy knocking echoed from the heavy front door.