David held Sarah tightly on the cool marble floor.
He checked her arms and legs carefully for any injuries.
Sarah sobbed quietly against his warm chest as the fear washed over her.
Sarah: My baby, please make sure our baby is safe.
David: You are safe now, my love.
David looked up at the balcony where his mother was standing.
His face showed deep anger that he had never felt before.
David: You monster!
Evelyn gripped the polished railing with pale knuckles.
She tried to compose herself and fix her expensive silver suit.
Evelyn: It was a complete accident, David.
Evelyn: She tripped on her own feet!
David: I saw you grab her arm with my own eyes!
David pulled out his smartphone from his inner pocket.
His fingers pressed the emergency buttons quickly.
He placed the speaker phone right against his ear.
Evelyn: What are you doing with that phone?
David: I am calling the police right now.
Evelyn: You would put your own mother in jail?
The emergency operator answered the call on the second ring.
David: Send an ambulance and police officers immediately to Vance Manor!
David: My mother just physically attacked my pregnant wife!
Evelyn gasped loudly as her face turned completely white.
She had never imagined her own son taking such drastic action.
Evelyn: Hang up that phone right now, David!
David: We are done protecting your lies, mother.
David ended the call and held Sarah close to his side.
He helped her sit up slowly against the decorative wall.
Sarah wiped her tear-stained cheeks with the back of her hand.
Sarah: Why do you hate me so much, Evelyn?
Sarah: I only ever treated you with respect and kindness.
Evelyn walked slowly down the wide staircase toward them.
Her posture was stiff, but her eyes held hidden panic.
Evelyn: You came from nothing, Sarah.
Evelyn: My son belongs with someone of high social standing.
David: Sarah has more honor than you ever will.
David stood up and placed himself directly between them.
He stood tall and strong in his charcoal suit.
David: You care more about your money than your own grandchild.
Evelyn: I was protecting our family trust from an impostor!
David: The only person destroying this family is you.
The distant sound of police sirens echoed down the long driveway.
Evelyn glanced nervously toward the front double doors.
Her calm appearance began to crumble piece by piece.
Evelyn: Cancel the police officers before they ruin our reputation.
David: Your reputation is already gone.
David took Sarah's hand and gently lifted her to her feet.
Sarah held her lower belly and breathed deeply to stay calm.
Sarah: We are leaving this house today for good.
Evelyn: If you step out that door, you get no inheritance!
David: Keep your money, mother.
David looked at his mother with utter coldness.
He knew his life was changing forever in this single moment.