David guided Maya and Leo down to the living room couch.
He carefully inspected Leo's small hands and soft arms for injuries.
There were slight red marks on the toddler's delicate wrists.
David felt a deep surge of anger rising inside his chest.
He knew his daughter Maya never lied about serious family matters.
Maya wiped her eyes while holding a cold glass of water.
Maya: She wanted him to fall, Dad. I know it.
David: Why would she ever want something like that to happen?
Maya: She was talking on the phone yesterday in the kitchen.
Maya: She said kids were ruining her life and inheritance plans.
David stared at Maya in complete silence for three long seconds.
He remembered signing a new life insurance policy two weeks ago.
He had also discussed updating his family trust fund and will.
Victoria had insistently asked to be named the primary trust administrator.
David walked out of the living room back toward the foyer.
Victoria was sitting at the formal dining table checking her phone.
She looked completely unbothered by the dramatic event that happened.
David: We need to talk about our prenuptial agreement and trust.
Victoria immediately looked up with a sharp and defensive glare.
Victoria: What does our legal agreement have to do with today?
David: Maya told me about your phone conversation yesterday morning.
Victoria: She was eavesdropping on my private calls?! That is unacceptable!
David: Is it true? Did you call my children a burden?
Victoria: I was venting to my personal friend about major stress!
David: Stress does not justify putting my son in direct danger!
Victoria stood up from the expensive wooden dining chair slowly.
Victoria: I have given up my luxurious lifestyle to live here!
Victoria: And all I get is suspicion from you and your children!
David: You came into this home promising to love my family!
Victoria: I am trying my best under very difficult domestic circumstances!
David: Trying your best means keeping my innocent children safe!
Maya walked to the dining room doorway while holding little Leo.
Maya: Show him your phone, Victoria. Show him the messages.
Victoria's eyes widened slightly as she gripped her phone tightly.
She stepped back away from David and the dining table.