Mark did not hesitate for a single second as panic surged through him.
He leaped across the polished floor with his arms extended completely outward.
The baby carrier slid down the angled decorative pedestal near the lower stairs.
Mark dived across the hard marble floor to absorb the sudden impact.
He caught the secure padded carrier firmly against his broad chest area.
The loud thud of his body echoed across the wide grand entrance.
He wrapped his arms tightly around the carrier to keep it level.
Little Leo began crying loudly from the loud noise and sudden shock.
Mark: I have got you, my sweet baby boy!
Sarah ran down the grand staircase as fast as her legs could carry her.
Tears streamed down her pale face as she knelt beside her husband.
Sarah: Is he okay, Mark? Please tell me he is unhurt!
Mark: He is safe, Sarah! The harness held him inside securely!
Sarah pulled little Leo into her arms and sobbed with immense relief.
She checked his arms and legs to ensure no injury had occurred.
Mark stood up slowly with dark fury burning deep within his eyes.
He stared up at the balcony where his mother remained standing cold.
Evelyn adjusted her expensive silk blazer with trembling hands and cold eyes.
Evelyn: It was an accident! The plastic handle simply slipped away!
Sarah: You lying monster! You almost destroyed our precious baby boy!
Evelyn: She grabbed my arm and caused me to lose balance!
Mark stormed up the wide marble stairs with heavy and fast strides.
He was done allowing his mother to manipulate and terrify his family.
The time for polite family respect had completely come to an end.
He stood directly in front of Evelyn on the upper balcony walkway.
His posture was rigid as he pointed directly toward the grand front door.
Mark: Get out of this house right now, you heartless woman!
Evelyn: You cannot kick me out of my own family home!
Mark: This home belongs to my trust, and you are leaving today!