The screen lit up instantly with crisp high-definition security footage recorded moments earlier.
Mark stared down at the video feed while his expression slowly began to shift.
The video showed Evelyn pouring crushed pills into the baby's blue formula bottle.
Clara had been standing near the pantry door, watching the entire event unfold silently.
Mark: Mother, what is this liquid you added here?
Evelyn: It was just a harmless herbal supplement for his mild colic!
Sarah: Leo does not have colic, Evelyn!
Sarah: That was sedatives meant to make him sleep through his medical evaluation!
Mark's face turned pale as he tapped the digital screen to play the audio track.
The speakers on the tablet played Evelyn's clear voice echoing into the room.
On the recording, Evelyn told Clara to keep quiet about the altered bottle.
She mentioned that a sick child would ensure Sarah looked like an unfit mother.
Mark lowered the tablet slowly, his hands trembling with utter shock and disbelief.
Mark: You were intentionally trying to make Leo appear ill?
Evelyn: I did what I had to do for the family estate, Mark!
Evelyn: That woman is trying to take control of your trust fund!
Sarah took a small step forward, keeping Leo securely cradled in her arms.
Little Leo looked up toward the bright screen and reached out his tiny hands.
Baby: Daddy, changed!
The simple words from the innocent baby struck a deep chord in the room.
Mark looked down at his baby boy, tears welling up in his brown eyes.
Mark: You put our son in danger over money and legal custody?
Evelyn: The prenuptial agreement gave her too much power in this marriage!
Evelyn: I only wanted to protect our family business and asset distribution!
Sarah pulled her phone from her puffer jacket pocket with determination in her eyes.
Sarah: I am calling the local police department right now.
Evelyn: You would not dare destroy this family's public reputation!
Sarah: Watch me, Evelyn.