The foyer felt heavy with tension as Leo continued to sob softly against Sarah's blue uniform.
Vanessa folded her arms sneeringly, looking down her nose at the brave young maid standing before her.
How dare you treat a helpless baby like that, Sarah shouted with pure emotional power.
Vanessa let out a cold, mock laugh that echoed loudly against the tall marble walls.
He was in my way, Vanessa replied smoothly, tapping her manicured nails on her arm.
You are just a servant here, so know your place before I get you fired today.
Sarah felt a wave of protective fury washing over her entire body as she held Leo close.
You have no heart at all to hurt a sweet child like this, Sarah declared firmly.
Vanessa stepped closer, raising her hand threatened to push Sarah out of her personal space.
Before Vanessa could touch her, Sarah stepped forward and delivered a swift reprimand across her cheek.
The sharp sound of the strike rang out like a thunderclap through the quiet estate.
Vanessa gasped loudly, clutching her reddened cheek in utter shock and disbelief at what happened.
You slapped me, Vanessa shrieked, her voice cracking with wild, unrestrained anger.
You are nothing but staff in this house and you dared to strike a guest!
Sarah held her ground firmly, keeping Leo safe behind her shoulder while glaring back bravely.
I will protect this innocent baby from anyone who tries to hurt him, Sarah said.
Vanessa glanced around frantically, her face twisting into a mask of cruel desperation and spite.
Her eyes locked onto a heavy golden decorative urn sitting on a nearby mahogany side table.
In a fit of unchecked rage, Vanessa grabbed the metallic urn with both hands quickly.
She swung the heavy gold object recklessly toward Sarah's head without thinking twice about consequences.
Sarah turned her body sideways to shield the precious baby completely from the dangerous impact.
The heavy metal edge caught Sarah right across her forehead with a sharp, heavy thud.
Sarah stumbled back slightly, gasping from the sudden pain, but kept her arms wrapped tight.
Leo whimpered softly, sensing the immediate danger as blood began to trickle down Sarah's face.
Vanessa stood breathing heavily, holding the golden urn like a weapon in the bright hall.
Sarah wiped her brow with her sleeve, her resolve remaining completely unbroken despite the blow.
You are a monster for doing this in a peaceful home, Sarah whispered softly.
The massive front doors suddenly burst open, rattling the glass panes throughout the entire mansion.