Marcus stepped forward and took the phone from Elena's hand.
Victoria tried to snatch the phone away from his grip instantly.
Victoria: Darling, don't look at her foolish screen!
Marcus raised his hand firmly to stop his wife from taking it.
Marcus: Quiet for one moment, Victoria.
He pressed the play button on the clear video clip.
The short clip began playing with sharp visual clarity on screen.
It showed Victoria walking fast down the grand marble hallway.
She was pulling tiny baby Leo along the slippery floor like luggage.
The footage showed the baby crying while struggling on the hard tiles.
It clearly showed Victoria ignoring the baby's tears completely.
Marcus stared at the bright display in absolute silence.
The blood drained slowly from his face as shock took over.
His jaw clenched tightly as his deep brown eyes narrowed.
He replayed the video clip three separate times in a row.
Every second of the video confirmed Elena's honest words.
Victoria began to tremble as she saw his face darken.
Victoria: Darling, please, it is not what it looks like!
Victoria: The harness was meant to help him learn to walk!
Marcus: He is eight months old, Victoria!
His strong voice echoed loudly off the high marble walls.
Marcus: He cannot even stand up on his own feet yet!
Victoria: I was just trying to make him strong for you!
Victoria: I did it because I love this family so much!
Marcus looked at his wife with complete disgust and utter shock.
Marcus: You dragged my helpless baby son across a stone floor.
Marcus: You treated my flesh and blood like trash on a rope.
Elena held Leo gently as the baby rested his head on her chest.
Marcus reached out and touched his son's soft little cheek gently.
Marcus: Are you hurt anywhere, my brave little boy?
Leo made a soft cooing sound as he recognized his father.
Marcus turned back toward Victoria with cold, icy fury in his eyes.