Three months passed quickly in the quiet suburban town.
The family court trial began on a bright morning.
Arthur arrived at the courthouse with his legal team.
He wore a dark gray suit and looked confident.
Elena walked alongside him as the key primary witness.
Victoria sat at the defense table with her attorney.
She looked nervous and pale in her plain dress.
The judge called the court session into full order.
Arthur's lawyer presented the high-definition security camera video.
The entire courtroom watched the shocking footage play out.
People in the gallery gasped at Victoria's cruel actions.
The judge shook his head in absolute disgust and anger.
Then Elena took the stand to give her testimony.
Elena: I saw her bring the iron toward Noah.
Elena: The child was terrified, and so was I.
Elena: She had no motherly instinct or love for him.
Victoria's lawyer tried to question Elena's loyal motives.
Lawyer: Were you trying to protect your job, maid?
Elena: I was trying to protect a baby's life!
The courtroom broke into quiet applause at her words.
The judge banged his wooden gavel down hard three times.
Judge: Order in this court immediately!
The judge took five minutes to review the evidence.
He then delivered his final binding legal ruling today.
Arthur was granted full, sole custody of little Noah.
Victoria was denied any alimony or family estate money.
The judge also ordered a criminal investigation against Victoria.
Victoria put her head in her hands and sobbed.
Her greedy, foolish plan had completely collapsed around her.
Arthur felt a huge weight lift off his shoulders.
Justice had been served for his innocent little boy.