David stood up slowly, keeping Lily safely behind his back near the large wall archway.
His chest heaved as he stared at the woman he had trusted with his family's heart.
David: How could you treat an eight-year-old child with such cold cruelty?
Evelyn: I was only trying to teach her basic responsibility and respect!
David: Forcing her to scrub marble floors until her hands are raw is not discipline!
Evelyn: She is spoiled, David! You soften her too much every single day!
David: You have abused my trust and mistreated my daughter in my own house!
Evelyn raised her chin defiantly, refusing to show any genuine remorse for her harsh actions.
Evelyn: This is my house too, and I have a right to manage it!
David: This house belongs to my family, and your reign of cruelty ends today!
David stepped forward rapidly, pointing his finger directly at Evelyn with unyielding authority.
David: Pack your personal things and get out of my home immediately!
Evelyn: You cannot throw me out over a simple misunderstanding with a child!
David: It is not a misunderstanding, Evelyn. It is the end of our marriage!
Evelyn gasped loudly, staggering back a few paces as the reality of his words hit her.
Her foot caught the edge of the scrub bucket, sending it sliding across the floor.
She lost her balance on the wet marble and fell hard against the slick floor tiles.
A sharp cry escaped her lips as her expensive purse flew from her hands across the room.
Items from her bag scattered everywhere, spilling secrets out onto the bright white marble surface.
Among the fallen items lay a sleek folder labeled with confidential legal document seals.
David noticed the formal seal instantly and stepped closer to inspect the scattered papers.