The heavy front doors opened again as two police officers entered.
They walked briskly into the marble living room with stern faces.
Mark stepped aside and handed the smartphone to the lead officer.
Mark: Officer, the entire incident is saved on this secure app.
Officer: We monitored the feed on our way here, sir.
The lead officer turned toward Victoria with handcuffs ready.
Officer: Victoria Vance, you are under arrest for fraud and child endangerment.
Victoria: This is a massive mistake! I own this estate!
Officer: You have the right to remain silent, ma'am.
The second officer stepped forward and cuffed Victoria's wrists.
Victoria struggled against the grip as she began to cry tears of panic.
Victoria: Mark! Tell them to stop! Don't do this to me!
Mark: You brought this entirely upon yourself, Victoria.
The officers guided Victoria firmly toward the front doorway.
Her expensive gold suit looked rumpled and disheveled now.
Maria picked up Leo's blue blanket from the couch softly.
She brought it over and wrapped it around the toddler's back.
Maria: He is going to be completely okay now, Mark.
Mark: Thank you for standing up for him, Maria.
Maria: I will always protect this sweet little boy.
Leo reached his small hand out to touch his father's cheek.
Mark smiled softly down at his brave little son.
The dark presence in their home was finally gone forever.
Mark felt a sudden wave of deep peace fill his heart.
He knew Sarah was watching over them from above.
Their home was safe again for the very first time.