Mark felt a cold chill run down his spine as he touched the polished wood.
Evelyn rushed forward, grabbing his arm with desperate, trembling strength.
Evelyn: Mark, do not do this insane thing in front of everyone!
Mark: Get your hands off me right now, Evelyn!
Evelyn: You will ruin your family reputation completely today!
Mark: I do not care about reputation anymore!
Mark shoved Evelyn aside firmly, causing her to stumble back into the flowers.
The entire congregation sat in stunned silence as the metal latch unclicked loudly.
He lifted the heavy wooden lid slowly, bracing himself for the heart-wrenching sight.
A collective gasp echoed across the vast chapel room from every single guest.
Sarah was laying inside, bound tightly with thick industrial rope around her body.
A white cloth covered her mouth, but her wide eyes were open and weeping.
She looked up at her husband with pure desperation and pleading hope.
Mark's breath caught in his throat as raw anger surged through his veins.
He quickly leaned down, cutting the heavy bindings using his pocket knife.
Sarah: Mark! Save me from her right now!
Mark: How is this possible? You were declared dead!
Sarah: Evelyn poisoned me and paid off the doctor!
Mark: She tried to bury you alive for money?
Sarah: She wanted the life insurance and the entire estate!
Mark carefully pulled his weak wife up out of the silk-lined interior.
Lily screamed with pure joy, wrapping her small arms around Sarah's waist tightly.
The crowd erupted into furious shouts as the horrible truth became crystal clear.
Evelyn backed away rapidly toward the double doors, clutching her leather purse.
Her face was completely drained of color as the guests blocked her exits.
Evelyn: This is all a massive misunderstanding, I swear!
Mark: You are a monster who belongs behind bars!
Evelyn: I was forced into this by my debts!
Mark: Do not speak another word of filthy lies!
Mark stepped forward, blocking Evelyn's path with an imposing, immovable stance.
He grabbed her wrist securely, preventing her from escaping into the parking lot.
The local police sirens were already wailing loudly in the distance outside.
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