Within twenty minutes, two local police cruisers pulled into the long driveway.
The bright red and blue lights reflected off the grand front windows.
Mark opened the front doors while holding Lily safely in his left arm.
Two officers walked up the broad stone steps into the bright hallway.
Mark pointed directly at Victoria, who was still standing near the couch.
Mark: Officer, I want this woman removed from my property immediately.
Mark: I have full security footage showing her emotional and physical abuse.
Officer: Is this your legal residence as well, ma'am?
Victoria: Yes, I am the lady of this household, Officer!
Mark: She signed a complete waiver and prenup forfeiting residency upon abuse.
Mark: My legal team has already filed the emergency restraining order online.
The lead officer stepped forward and pulled out a pair of steel handcuffs.
Victoria gasped loudly and backed away until her spine hit the wall.
Victoria: You cannot arrest me, I have done nothing illegal here!
Officer: Ma'am, place your hands behind your back without resisting us.
Victoria: Mark, please talk to them and stop this crazy nightmare!
Mark: You are going straight to federal prison if my lawyers succeed.
The officer clicked the metal cuffs securely around Victoria's slender wrists.
She began to cry aloud as they led her toward the exit doors.
The house staff stood in silence as the woman was escorted outside.
Victoria stumbled on the front steps under the warm Texas sunlight.
The police officer guided her carefully into the back of the cruiser.
Mark walked out onto the high porch to watch the vehicle drive away.
The sound of the tires on gravel slowly faded into the distance.
The mansion grounds became completely quiet once again under the blue sky.
Mark sat down on the wide stone bench and pulled Lily closer.
He wiped a small stray tear off her soft cheek with his thumb.
Mark: You never have to worry about her coming back here again.
Lily: Can we put mommy's picture back on the table now?
Mark: We can put it anywhere you want in the entire house.
Mark: You are safe now, sweetheart, and this will always be your home.
Lily wrapped her small arms tightly around her father's neck in relief.
Mark held her close, knowing his daughter's future was finally protected forever.
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