“What happened here?" Holden asked, his frown deepening as he took in the chaotic scene.

With tears streaming down her face, Sadie pointed at Ariana and exclaimed, "She's trying to hurt me! She wants to hurt our baby.”

"That's not true. She tripped on her own!" Ariana countered, her voice a mix of panic and frustration. She turned to Holden and said.

"She Lunged at me, lost her footing, and fell. I never touched her."

Holden nodded, his eyes noting the bruises on Ariana's neck, his expression growing more serious. "Take a break outside; I'll handle this," he said calmly.