Mark drove three blocks down the road before pulling his truck to the curb.
He remembered that he had recently installed hidden security cameras across the home.
As an experienced mechanic, Mark was good with modern electronics and security systems.
He wanted to ensure the large property had total coverage against local intruders.
The app on his smartphone connected directly to the live feeds inside the mansion.
He pulled out his phone and opened the live video stream of the kitchen.
What he saw on his screen made his blood instantly run completely cold.
Victoria was no longer smiling at the young girl in the white kitchen.
Her face was twisted in deep anger as she stepped closer to Lily.
Lily backed away until her tiny heels hit the lower kitchen cabinet edges.
Mark tapped the audio icon on his screen to hear what was happening.
Victoria: You little brat! Stop crying before I give you a real reason!
Lily: Please leave me alone! I want my daddy!
Victoria: Your daddy is not here to save you from me right now!
Mark gripped his steering wheel so hard his knuckles turned completely white.
He heard Victoria shout loudly at the terrified child on the screen.
Victoria: You will obey my rules in this home, or you leave!
Lily: You attacked me! You knocked over my drawing on purpose!
Victoria: Shut your mouth right now!
The footage captured Victoria stepping forward and raising her right hand angrily.
She delivered a harsh, verbal threat and shoved the young girl backward roughly.
Lily stumbled across the marble floor and fell down hard onto her knees.
Mark slammed his foot on the gas pedal and turned his truck around.
His heart hammered against his ribs like a heavy iron sledgehammer in motion.
He swore he would protect his daughter no matter what it cost him.