Julian heard the loud screaming echoing across the wide grand foyer corridor.
He dropped his expensive leather briefcase directly onto the cold floor.
He sprinted as fast as his legs could carry him across the room.
His heart pounded wildly against his chest like a loud drumbeat.
He saw his pregnant wife falling through the air from the high balcony.
Time seemed to freeze as horror filled Julian's mind completely.
He did not hesitate for even a single second of time.
Julian dove forward across the slick white marble floor with outstretched arms.
He threw his body directly into the path of her dangerous fall.
Hannah fell straight into his strong arms right before hitting the ground.
The heavy force of the catch knocked the air straight from Julian's lungs.
They slid together across the smooth floor before coming to a stop.
Julian wrapped his arms tightly around Hannah's shaking body on the floor.
He held her close to protect her from any secondary impact damage.
The entire house went deathly quiet for a long terrifying moment.
Julian: Hannah! Speak to me! Are you okay?
Hannah: Save our baby! Please don't let anything happen!
Julian: I have you safe. I will never let go of you.
Hannah sobbed loudly into his chest, holding her rounded belly tightly.
Julian carefully checked her hands, arms, and body for any injuries.
She was shaking wildly from terror, but she was entirely unbroken.
Julian felt a massive wave of intense relief wash over his heart.
He looked up slowly toward the tall balcony high above them.
Margarethe was standing near the ledge, gasping in complete shock and disbelief.
Her face had turned completely pale white when she saw them alive.
Her wicked plan to remove Hannah had failed right before her eyes.
Rage erupted inside Julian like a fiery burning mountain ready to explode.
He cradled his wife securely with one arm while pointing his finger up.
Julian: Get out of my house right now, or I swear I'll ruin your life!
Margarethe: Julian, listen to me, it was just an accident!
Julian: Get out before I call the police on you!