Mark walked past Jessica without giving her another glance, carrying his mother gently toward a cushioned outdoor sofa. He laid Elena down softly and grabbed a clean white towel from a nearby sun lounge. He wrapped the warm towel around his mother's shaking shoulders, drying her pale face with incredible tenderness. Elena took a deep breath, resting her hand over Mark's wet fingers. She looked into her son's eyes with a mixture of love and deep regret for ruining his big morning.
Elena: Mark, I am so sorry... I didn't want to cause a scene at your wedding. I needed the extra money for my rent this month.
Mark: Mom, stop apologizing right now. You did nothing wrong. Why didn't you tell me you were working here?
Elena: You worked so hard to build your life. I didn't want you to feel ashamed of having a maid for a mother in front of rich people.
Mark: Ashamed? I have never been ashamed of you a single day in my life. You are the strongest person I know.
Mark stood up and turned around to face Jessica. His jaw was set tight, and his dark eyes burned with intense anger. Jessica took a small step backward, trying to fix her dress and smile sweetly. She realized that the luxury mansion, the massive trust fund connection, and the lavish life she planned were slipping away right before her eyes. She reached out her hand to touch his wet arm, but Mark snatched his arm away instantly.
Jessica: Honey, please listen to me. It was just a stupid misunderstanding. I was stressed about the wedding prep!
Mark: Do not call me honey. You showed me exactly who you are inside today.
Jessica: We spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on this wedding! Everyone is already here sitting down!
Mark: The wedding is canceled. There is no way I am marrying a woman with a rotten heart.
Jessica: You can't cancel the wedding over a maid! Think about my family's status and reputation in this city!
Jessica's wealthy father stepped out from the main house patio doors, having heard the shouting from inside. He saw his daughter in her wet dress and Mark standing over his soaked mother. When he learned what Jessica had done to the woman who raised Mark, his face turned dark with humiliation. He had built his own fortune from nothing as well, and he knew how hard working-class parents struggled to give their children a chance at a better life.
Jessica's Father: Jessica, did you really push this woman into the pool?
Jessica: Dad! Take my side for once! She was ruining my shoes and standing in my way!
Jessica's Father: You are an absolute embarrassment to this family. Apologize to them right now!