Ethan turned away from the trembling woman on the floor.
He carefully took little Leo into his own arms and held him tight.
Tears of relief and sorrow welled up in the strong father's eyes.
He kissed his son's small forehead over and over again.
Ethan: I am so sorry, my sweet boy. I am so sorry I let her near you.
Leo slowly stopped crying as he felt his father's warm embrace.
Ethan turned toward Maria, who was wiping a small tear from her cheek.
Ethan: Thank you for saving my son's life today, Maria.
Maria: Protecting him is my duty, sir. I would give my life for him.
Ethan pulled out his cell phone and immediately called the local police.
Within ten minutes, police cruisers arrived at the gates of the mansion.
Two officers walked into the foyer and placed Elena in heavy metal handcuffs.
She screamed and yelled, but no one in the house paid her any attention.
They dragged her out to the patrol car, securing her away for good.
Ethan filed for an immediate annulment and pressed full criminal charges against her.
The law ensured that Elena would spend many years behind bars for her crimes.
Later that evening, the mansion was quiet and peaceful once again.
Ethan sat in the nursery, watching Leo sleep soundly in his crib.
Maria entered quietly with a glass of water for the employer.
Ethan: You are not just a maid to this family anymore, Maria.
Ethan: From today on, you are Leo's guardian and a true member of this house.
Maria smiled warmly, her heart full of relief and joy.
She knew that the innocent baby was finally safe forever.