Mark turned around quickly to face his shaking wife and baby.
His heart broke into pieces seeing Sarah in such distress.
He wrapped his strong arms tightly around her fragile frame.
He cradled both Sarah and little Leo close against his chest.
Tears began streaming down Mark's own face from pure emotion.
Mark: I am so sorry I was not here sooner, sweetie.
Sarah buried her face into his shirt and sobbed softly.
Sarah: She was shouting so loudly and I was so scared.
Mark: You are safe now, I promise nobody will hurt you.
Evelyn stood near the shattered plates watching them hug closely.
Her face twitched with jealousy seeing her son protect Sarah.
Evelyn: You are choosing this outsider over your own flesh and blood!
Mark turned his head slightly to glare at his mother firmly.
Mark: Sarah is my wife and the mother of my child!
Evelyn: She is destroying our family bond with her fragile drama!
Mark: You are the one who is destroying this family today!
Evelyn raised her hand to speak, but Mark cut her off.
Mark: Pack your bags and leave my home this instant, mother!
Evelyn gasped out loud, clutching her dark green dress tight.
Evelyn: You are kicking your own mother out onto the street?
Mark: I will not tolerate anyone intimidating my family here!
The baby began to calm down inside Sarah's gentle embrace.
The soothing sound of Mark's deep voice gave them comfort.
Evelyn realized her power over her son was completely gone.
She stomped her foot on the clean tile in frustration.
Evelyn: You will regret treating me like this, Mark Johnson!
Mark: The only regret I have is letting you stay here!
He held Sarah tighter and refused to step back at all.
Evelyn turned around angrily and marched toward the guest room.
Her sharp heels clicked loudly against the polished floor tiles.
Sarah looked up at Mark with deep gratitude in her eyes.
Sarah: Thank you for standing up for us today, Mark.
Mark: I will always protect you no matter what happens, honey.