Arthur: Lily, look at me, sweetie. Are you hurt anywhere?
Lily: My arm hurts where she pulled me, Daddy, but Nora saved me.
The man kneels beside the caregiver and the frightened child, checking them carefully with gentle hands.
A soft rustling of clothing broke the tense silence as Arthur examined the red marks on his daughter's wrist.
Arthur: Nora, thank you for stepping in. You saved my daughter from serious harm.
Nora: I only did what any decent person would do, Mr. Vance.
Victoria: You're thanking her?! She just assaulted me and bruised my face!
Arthur: Quiet, Victoria. I saw the red marks on Lily's wrist, and I know your temper.
Victoria: You're falling for their pathetic little act? I am your wife!
Arthur: Right now, you're a suspect in an investigation regarding child endangerment.
The man gently looks at the little girl and asks with deep concern.
Arthur: Are you both okay?
Lily: We're okay now that you're here, Daddy.
Arthur pulled his daughter into a warm embrace, kissing the top of her head tenderly.
Can Arthur find the strength to cut ties with his toxic wife permanently?
Arthur: You're safe now, princess. Daddy is not going anywhere.