The next morning, Mark met with his corporate divorce lawyer in town.
They sat at a large oak desk in a high-rise office building.
The lawyer opened a thick black binder full of Sarah's financial records.
Lawyer: Mark, we found several hidden bank accounts in Sarah's name.
Mark: Did she try to steal money from the company accounts?
Lawyer: She forged your signature on a life insurance policy document.
Mark rubbed his forehead in absolute shock at the total betrayal.
Sarah had taken out a huge two-million-dollar policy on small Lily.
She named herself as the main sole beneficiary on the legal paperwork.
The entire terrible picture became completely clear to Mark in that moment.
Sarah had planned to cause an accident to collect the insurance money.
Mark: Hand all these forged documents over to the state prosecutor today.
Lawyer: She will face serious federal fraud charges along with child endangerment.
Mark: Make sure she never gets one single dollar from my estate.
Lawyer: The prenup agreement and these criminal charges protect you completely.
Mark felt a huge weight lift off his heavy shoulders at last.
He thanked his lawyer and drove straight back home to his daughter.
He wanted to rebuild their peaceful life together without any fear.
The city streets looked bright and full of new hope today.
He called his mother to come stay at the estate for support.
Everything was finally going to be safe and secure for his family.