The morning light streamed through the towering windows of the Sterling mansion with a calm brightness.
Elena smoothed down her blue maid uniform while holding the soft cotton baby blanket carefully.
She loved caring for little baby Leo while his father managed the vast family estate everyday.
Arthur Sterling was a busy wealthy man who trusted Elena completely with his young infant son.
His wife Victoria was actually the stepmother who had entered their peaceful lives just last year.
Victoria always hated how much Arthur adored his young son instead of giving her full attention.
She walked along the high balcony overlooking the grand foyer while wearing an expensive green dress.
Her heels clicked loudly against the polished hardwood floor upstairs with a sharp and rhythmic sound.
Elena stood near the front entrance holding the quiet baby close against her comfortable warm chest.
Suddenly a sudden movement caught her eyes from the top of the sweeping spiral grand staircase.
Victoria was leaning dangerous far over the white wooden railing decorated with fine festive American bunting.
The wealthy woman held a bundle near the edge while looking down with a very cold stare.
Elena felt her heart stop for a second when she realized what was resting up high.
A sudden scream echoed off the high painted ceilings as the white bundle fell directly downward.
Elena did not hesitate for even a fraction of a second when she saw the movement.
She ran faster than she ever had across the slippery black and white checkered floor below.
The distance felt huge but her legs moved with incredible quickness across the cold smooth marble.
She dropped her knees and slid across the hard floor just as the child tumbled down.
Her arms opened wide to catch the small precious child safely against her own soft body.
The impact knocked the wind right out of Elena as she hit the hard white floor.
Little Leo began to cry loudly with tiny gasps of air in his small frightened lungs.
Elena wept tears of pure relief as she checked his small arms and little pale legs.
He was completely safe and sound in her firm protective embrace despite the dangerous fall today.