Elena backed away toward the bottom of the grand staircase in panic.
Her high heels stumbled on the edge of the smooth stone step.
Elena: You can't arrest me! I am his wife!
Officer Miller: Ma'am, stay right where you are and keep your hands visible.
The second officer reviewed the video footage directly from Maya's smartphone.
He nodded grimly to his partner before pulling metal handcuffs from his belt.
Officer Miller: Elena Vance, you are under arrest for attempted assault and child endangerment.
Elena: Adrian, tell them to stop! Call our lawyers right now!
Adrian turned his back on her completely, refusing to look at her face.
Adrian: My lawyers will be filing for an immediate annulment and a restraining order.
Adrian: You will not get a single penny from my estate or my family.
The metal cuffs clicked shut firmly around Elena's manicured wrists.
Her loud complaints echoed as the officers led her out through the front doors.
The bright morning sun shone brightly through the glass as she was placed in the police cruiser.
The mansion suddenly became quiet and still once again.
Adrian walked slowly over to Clara, his head lowered in deep shame.
He knelt down on the marble floor right where the cash was scattered.
He picked up every bill carefully and put it away inside his pocket.
Then he looked up at the loyal nanny with eyes filled with tears.
Adrian: Clara, I am so deeply sorry for how I spoke to you.
Adrian: You risked your own life to save my daughter while I was blind.
Clara: I only cared about keeping little Lily safe, Mr. Vance.
Adrian: You are family to us, Clara. Please forgive me if you can.
Maya walked over and gently hugged the tired nanny around her shoulders.
Little Lily babbled happily from inside her carriage, completely unaware of the danger.
Adrian promised to double Clara's salary and give her full management of the home.
The dark shadow that had hung over the house for months was finally gone.