Brenda stormed up the grand staircase while stomping her heels heavily.
The sound of bedroom doors slamming echoed loudly through the quiet house.
Mark walked over to his mother and sat on the ottoman beside her.
He took her rough and worn hands into his warm palms gently.
Mark: Why did you never tell me what she was doing?
Evelyn: She threatened to send me away to a cheap nursing home...
Evelyn: She said you were too busy to care about an old lady.
Mark: I would never send you away, Mom, never in my life.
Tears welled up in Mark's eyes as he realized her quiet pain.
His mother had worked two jobs when he was growing up poor.
She had sacrificed her own health to pay for his college tuition.
He had bought this luxury mansion specifically so she could live comfortably.
Instead, his wealth had allowed a cruel person to take advantage.
Mark pulled out his phone again to call his personal security guard.
Mark: David, I need you to come to the main house immediately.
David: I will be at the front gate in two minutes, sir.
Mark: Escort my wife off the premises once she finishes packing her bags.
David: Understood, Mr. Davis, I will handle it professionally.
Within minutes, the heavy footsteps of the security guard echoed inside.
David stood quietly by the front entrance near the grand US flag.
Brenda came walking down the marble stairs dragging two large leather suitcases.
She wore a bright red coat and carried a designer handbag tightly.
Her face was pale and angry as she looked at Mark standing tall.
Brenda: My lawyer will be calling you first thing tomorrow morning!
Mark: Tell him to review our signed prenuptial agreement very carefully.
Brenda: You are making the biggest mistake of your entire life!
Mark: The mistake was trusting a person who lacked basic compassion.
David stepped forward firmly and gestured toward the open front doors.
David: Ma'am, please walk to your vehicle outside without further delay.
Brenda glared at Evelyn one last time before marching out the door.
The heavy oak doors closed firmly behind her with a deep thud.