A loud noise echoed through the grand entrance room.
The heavy double front doors swung open all the way.
A tall man stepped inside the house.
It was Richard returning early from his trip.
He wore a fine dark suit and black shirt.
He carried a leather briefcase in his hand.
He stopped instantly when he saw the scene before him.
Victoria was reaching down toward Sarah on the floor.
Sarah was weeping while shielding the crying baby.
Richard dropped his heavy leather bag on the ground.
His face grew pale with deep shock.
Richard: What is going on here?!
Sarah: Sir! She tried to kill your child! She threw him down the stairs!
Victoria: Do not listen to her lying words Richard!
Sarah: Look at the baby sir! He is shaking from fear!
Victoria: The foolish maid dropped him herself!
Richard looked at Sarah's teary face.
He saw her knees bruised from sliding on stone.
He saw his small son trembling in her arms.
Then he looked up at Victoria's angry eyes.
He saw the green dress standing near the bottom step.
He knew Sarah loved little Leo like a mother.
Sarah had worked for his family for three years.
She had always been gentle and kind to everyone.
Victoria had only cared about money and fine clothes.
Richard felt a deep surge of fury rise inside him.
Richard: You lying snake!
Victoria: Richard sweetheart, please let me explain everything!
Richard: Get away from my son right now!
Victoria: She set this whole thing up to trick you!
Richard: I know who you truly are now!
Richard walked forward with long fast steps.
His eyes were fixed on Victoria.
Victoria backed away toward the wall flag.
She realized her trick had failed completely.
Richard stepped between Victoria and the maid.
He looked down at his small crying boy.
He saw a small mark on the baby's blanket.
His heart broke into a thousand pieces.
He turned back to face his cruel wife.