Marcus: How could I have been so blind? How could I have doubted you, Clara?
Clara: You were so ready to believe the worst about me, Marcus. The second she screamed, you chose her word over mine.
Marcus: I was terrified for the baby... I panicked. But there is no excuse. None at all.
Marcus turned around slowly toward Clara and the baby, his low-angle stance collapsing into a posture of complete brokenness. His expression shifted from shock to agonizing realization as he looked at his wife's bruised knees and tear-stained cheeks.
Veronica: Marcus, please don't let them turn you against your own blood! We've been family our whole lives! I was only thinking about the family inheritance and your future!
Marcus: Family? You put an innocent baby in danger for money and influence!
Veronica: She doesn't belong in this mansion! She's a nobody from a small town! She’s going to drain your wealth and ruin your reputation!
Lily: Mom built her own career, Veronica. She doesn't need Dad's money. You're the one who has been living off our family trust fund for three years without a job!
Veronica: You arrogant little brat! Teach your daughter some respect, Marcus!
Marcus: Do not speak to my daughter like that! Pack your bags right now. You have five minutes to get out of my house before I call the police.
Veronica: You can't throw me out! Your father left me a share in this estate in his preliminary trust document!
Clara: That trust document was revised last month, Veronica. My real estate attorney reviewed the entire deed week ago. You don't own a single inch of this property.
Veronica: What? That's impossible! Uncle promised me!
Marcus: My father realized what kind of manipulative person you were before he passed away. That’s why he named Clara as the primary executor of the family estate.
Veronica’s face turned pale, her confident posture instantly melting into panic as she realized her plan had completely collapsed. The green dress that had made her look so elegant minutes ago now seemed absurd against the backdrop of her cruel exposure.
Veronica: Marcus, please... let's talk about this in private. I was desperate! My divorce lawyer took everything I had, and I’m facing foreclosure on my apartment!
Marcus: You endangered my baby's life to secure a payout? Get out of my sight before I lose my temper entirely.
Lily: I already called the police department, Dad. They’re on their way right now for child endangerment and false reporting.
Veronica: You little villain! You ruined everything!
Clara: She didn't ruin anything, Veronica. You ruined yourself the moment you decided to use a baby as a pawn in your greedy games.
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