The next morning, bright sunshine filled the giant front entrance hall.
Two security guards stood by the heavy front wooden doors.
Victoria carried two large suitcases down the curving marble stairs.
She looked tired and defeated as she reached the bottom step.
Businessman: The taxi is waiting for you outside the gate.
Victoria: I will be back with a legal court order!
Businessman: The court order has already been signed by judge.
Mr. Harrison handed her a final check for her work salary.
Victoria snatched the paper from his hand without saying thanks.
She looked over at Leo, who stood near the parlor door.
The boy was wearing clean clothes and new shiny shoes today.
Leo: Goodbye, ma'am. I hope you have a nice day.
Victoria: Don't speak to me, you little lucky boy.
Businessman: That is enough out of you, Victoria. Leave now.
The security guards opened the front doors to the outside lawn.
Victoria walked down the stone steps into the morning light alone.
The heavy doors shut behind her with a deep, loud sound.
Leo let out a long breath and looked up at Harrison.
Leo: Is she ever coming back to make me scrub?
Businessman: Never again, Leo. This is your safe home now.
They walked into the bright kitchen together for a hot breakfast.
The staff greeted the young boy with warm and kind smiles.
Leo sat at the table and enjoyed his warm pancakes happily.
He knew his life on the cold streets was over forever.
He was no longer a lost child without a bright future.
He had a home, a memory of family, and security ahead.
Mr. Harrison sat beside him and opened a new book.
Businessman: Tomorrow we will pick out your new school, Leo.
Leo: I want to learn how to read every book here.
Businessman: You will have all the time in the world now.
Leo smiled brightly as he finished his delicious morning meal.
Justice had finally been served inside the grand old estate.