Evelyn's face turned completely pale as she recognized the legal folder.
She tried to grab the documents, but Mark pulled them back instantly.
Evelyn: Those are private family papers that you stole from my room!
Mark: These are the stolen papers that belong to my daughter!
Mark: You lied to us for seven whole years!
Sarah stepped forward and stood shoulder to shoulder with her husband.
Sarah: We trusted you to be a loving grandmother to Lily.
Sarah: Instead, you used her and tried to take her future away.
Evelyn clutched her pearl necklace with trembling fingers.
Evelyn: I did what was necessary to protect our family name!
Evelyn: A young girl cannot manage a massive million-dollar trust fund!
Mark: She has parents to protect her and guide her!
Mark: You only cared about your money and your fake social status.
The sound of footsteps echoed down the grand staircase.
Little Lily stood near the bottom step wearing her soft blue pajamas.
Her bandaged hands were held close to her chest for safety.
Lily: Is Grandma going away now, Daddy?
Mark's expression softened completely as he walked over to his daughter.
He knelt down in front of her so they were eye to eye.
Mark: Yes, sweetie, she is leaving us for good tonight.
Mark: Nobody will ever hurt you in this house again.
Evelyn scoffed loudly, but her voice lacked its usual sharp confidence.
Evelyn: You will regret cutting me out of your life, Mark.
Mark: Protecting my daughter is the only thing I will never regret.