Clara pulled the folder back instinctively to protect the sensitive legal documents.
The sudden quick movement caused her sandals to slick against the wet deck tile.
She lost her balance right at the edge of the pool.
Clara let out a loud gasp as she stumbled backward into the deep water.
A massive splash sent water pouring over the sides of the pool deck.
Lily: Mommy!
Lily dropped her small toy and began to cry loudly.
Mark did not hesitate for even a fraction of a second.
He kicked off his shoes and dived headfirst into the churning water.
The cold water rushed past his eyes as he swam toward the bottom.
He spotted Clara struggling near the middle section of the pool.
Mark kicked hard, wrapped his arms under her shoulders, and pulled her upward.
They broke the surface together, both gasping heavily for fresh air.
Mark kicked toward the tiled stairs at the shallow end.
He gently lifted Clara out of the pool and sat her safely down.
Clara wrapped her arms around her belly while catching her breath.
Mark: Are you okay, Clara?
Clara: I am so shocked, but I think the baby is safe.
Mark felt a wave of intense relief wash over his chest.
He squeezed Clara's hand tightly before standing up to turn around.
Evelyn was standing nearby, holding the wet leather folder in her hands.
Her white dress was splattered with pool water, but her face remained cold.
Lily: Daddy, she tried to hurt mommy!
Lily pointed her tiny finger directly at Evelyn's chest.
Lily: She grabbed mommy and made her fall!
Mark turned his eyes toward his sister with absolute fury.
Mark: How could you do something so reckless?
Evelyn: I did not push anyone!
Evelyn took a step back, clutching the wet folder to her chest.
Evelyn: She tripped over her own clumsy feet!
Mark: You lunged at a pregnant woman near open water!
Evelyn: It was an unfortunate accident, nothing more!
Mark: You have crossed a line you can never undo.