At that exact second the double doors at the end swung open wide.
A tall man in a dark leather coat rushed through the entrance doors.
His heavy boots stomped loudly across the polished hospital floor surface.
He saw Julian threatening the young mother in the metal wheelchair.
His eyes locked onto the scene with instant protective rage.
He moved across the long corridor with impressive athletic speed.
Julian did not hear the fast footsteps approaching from behind him.
He was too busy yelling at Clara to pay attention to his surroundings.
The stranger closed the gap between them in just a few short seconds.
He slammed directly into Julian to push him away from the woman.
The sudden impact sent Julian sliding hard across the slippery floor.
Julian crashed down onto the marble tile with a heavy thud.
He gasped for air as his slick dress shoes skidded away.
The stranger stood between Julian and the frightened young mother.
He straightened his black coat and glared down at the fallen man.
Clara stared up at her sudden savior with absolute utter shock.
She had never seen this broad-shouldered man in her entire life.
Julian sat up on the floor with a furious expression on his face.
He wiped his blue suit jacket and shouted angrily at the intruder.
Julian: Who do you think you are to touch me like that?
Luca: I am the man who is ending your pathetic behavior right now!
Julian: She is my ex-wife and that is my legal child!
Luca: You lost your rights when you put your hands on her!
Julian scrambled to his feet with his face turning bright red.
He reached out to grab the lapel of the tall man's leather coat.
He tried to shove the stranger backward with all his physical strength.
The stranger did not budge an inch against the weaker attack.
He reached out and slapped Julian's arm away with swift force.
The loud slap echoed sharply through the long quiet hallway.
Julian stumbled back three steps and nearly fell over a bench.
Luca: Do not ever touch her or me again, do you understand?
Julian: You will pay for this insult, you absolute nobody!
Luca: Try me and see how fast you end up in jail!
Julian looked down at his ruined suit and hissed in frustration.
He realized that he was vastly outmatched by this powerful defender.
He glanced over at Clara who was hugging her child even tighter.
He pointed a finger at her and threatened to return with police officers.
He claimed he would file a lawsuit for full custody tomorrow morning.
He turned around quickly and stormed out through the glass doors.
The heavy doors swung shut behind him with a soft swoosh sound.
The long hospital corridor suddenly became completely quiet again.
Clara let out a long breath that she had been holding for minutes.
Her body trembled uncontrollably from the terrifying confrontation.
The stranger turned around slowly to check on her well-being.
His stern expression softened as he looked down at her tearful face.
He stepped closer and knelt on one knee beside her wheelchair.
He asked if she and the infant were unhurt after the violent event.
Clara nodded her head gently as fresh tears rolled down her cheeks.
She thanked him repeatedly for saving her from her cruel ex-husband.