The cold pool water stung Mark's open eyes as he dove beneath the blue surface.
His white dress shirt clung heavily against his arms as he kicked down deep.
Bubbles rushed past his face as he searched frantically through the crystal clear water.
He saw Daisy's bright pink dress sinking slowly down toward the dark tiled bottom.
Her small arms were flailing weakly as she reached up toward the distant surface sunlight.
Mark kicked his legs with fierce strength as oxygen burned inside his desperate lungs.
He pulled himself through the water until his arms finally reached his young daughter.
Mark wrapped his strong hands firmly around Daisy's waist to pull her close today.
He pulled her small body against his chest while pushing off the pool floor hard.
The surface light grew brighter as they rose rapidly through the cool blue water together.
They broke through the surface with a loud splash of water and heavy gasp.
Mark held Daisy high above the surface as she coughed violently for fresh air.
He kicked his legs to keep them afloat near the smooth marble edge of the pool.
Daisy cried out in deep terror as water dripped down her pale frightened face.
Mark hoisted her safely onto the flat sun-warmed stone tiles of the outdoor deck.
He pulled himself up out of the water while panting heavily for his breath.
Water poured off his soaked clothes as he dropped to his knees beside Daisy.
He gathered the shivering little girl into his arms and hugged her so tightly.
Mark: You are safe now sweetheart, I am right here with you!
Daisy coughed up pool water while sobbing uncontrollably against her father's wet shoulder.
Mark stroked her wet hair back gently while whispering soft comforting words to her.
His whole body shook with rage as he turned his gaze toward the far patio.
Victoria stood near the sun loungers adjusting her diamond bracelet with calm precision.
She showed absolute indifference toward the terrifying ordeal that had just taken place here.
Mark wiped the water from his eyes as dark anger filled his heavy chest.
He could not believe his own wife had treated a child with such cruelty.
The truth about Victoria's greedy heart was now completely clear to him today.
She wanted Daisy eliminated from the family inheritance by any means necessary at all.
Mark stood up slowly while holding his shivering daughter safely in his arms.
He walked directly toward Victoria with determination burning bright in his eyes.
Victoria tilted her head slightly and smiled a cold condescending smile at him.
Victoria: You should teach your clumsy child how to walk carefully around water.
Mark: You pushed her on purpose and you know exactly what you did!
Victoria: That is a ridiculous accusation and nobody will ever believe you, Mark.
Mark checked on Daisy to make sure her breathing was stable and calm now.
He wrapped a dry pool towel tightly around her small shoulders to warm her up.
He knew he needed to protect his family and expose Victoria once and for all.