By the next morning, Mark had called his primary attorney and a family counselor.
They met inside the living room to review the recovered bank documents.
The divorce lawyer and estate attorney confirmed the massive illegal transactions.
"You have clear grounds for a formal legal lawsuit and an immediate restraining order," the lawyer advised.
Mark nodded his head without any hesitation this time.
"Proceed with everything necessary to protect my wife and daughter," Mark instructed.
Two hours later, local law enforcement officers arrived at Evelyn's home down town.
They served her with formal court papers regarding the estate funds.
Evelyn tried to call Mark repeatedly, but he had blocked her number completely.
She was forced to face the harsh legal consequences of her greedy actions.
Meanwhile, Sarah and Mark sat together on their bright sunlit patio.
The dangerous fire pit was now completely put out and cleared away.
They placed a fresh green lawn planter over the spot where the incident happened.
"Do you think we can finally start fresh now?" Sarah asked softly.
"Yes, our home is finally safe for our daughter," Mark replied warmly.
He wrapped his arm gently around Sarah's waist as they looked across the green yard.
The white walls of the Dallas home felt warm and inviting once again.
The dark shadows of deceit and controlling anger were gone forever.