Mark did not wait another single second to act when he saw the dangerous situation.
He dropped his wallet on the shiny floor and charged directly up the carpeted stairs.
His heavy shoes pounded hard against the thick wooden steps as he ran very fast.
Evelyn turned her head quickly in complete surprise as she heard the sudden heavy noise.
Her eyes widened with instant shock when she saw Mark running straight toward her balcony.
She dropped the stuffed yellow rabbit onto the top landing floor right near her shoe.
Lily dropped to her knees in fear, burying her small wet face into her hands.
Mark reached the top of the grand staircase in less than three quick powerful strides.
He ignored Evelyn completely for a second and dropped down to his knees on the carpet.
He wrapped his strong arms securely around his small crying daughter and held her tight.
Mark: I have got you, sweetheart, you are completely safe now.
Lily wrapped her small arms tightly around her father's neck and sobbed against his suit.
Lily: Daddy, I was so scared, she said bad things to me!
Mark: Shhh, daddy is here, nobody will ever hurt you in this home.
Mark stood up slowly while holding his trembling little daughter tightly in his arms.
He turned his head around slowly and glared directly into Evelyn's pale frightened face.
His breathing was deep and heavy as intense anger filled his chest and his eyes.
Evelyn backed away two steps until her lower back pressed hard against the balcony wall.
She tried to smooth her neat blonde hair back into her top hair bun quickly.
Her hands were shaking slightly as she tried to put on a soft polite smile.
Evelyn: Mark, honey, you completely misunderstood what you just saw up here.
Mark: Do not call me honey after what I just heard you say!
Evelyn: She was being very disobedient and she spilled juice on the expensive sofa!
Mark: She is a five-year-old child and you were threatening her!
Lily hid her wet face deeper into the thick dark fabric of Mark's gray suit jacket.
Mark pointed one firm finger straight toward Evelyn's face with fierce and icy rage.
Mark: Don't you ever dare touch my child again!