Eleanor pointed her sharp finger down at the trembling little girl.
Stepmother Eleanor: If she behaves like an animal, she eats like one!
David rushed across the room before another second could pass by.
He dropped to his knees on the hard floor beside Lily.
He scooped his small daughter up into his strong arms instantly.
Lily wrapped her arms around her father's neck and sobbed loudly.
Little Lily: Daddy! But I'm a human being!
David: I know you are, my sweet sweet girl.
David: You are my precious daughter and nobody will hurt you.
David stood up while holding Lily tight against his chest.
His eyes fixed on Eleanor with an intense and dark glare.
David: Have you completely lost your mind, Eleanor?
Stepmother Eleanor: She spilled juice on my expensive carpet, David.
Stepmother Eleanor: She needs to learn her proper place in this house.
Julian stepped forward with a smug smile on his pale face.
Julian: Don't get so upset over a simple lesson, big guy.
Julian: We are just teaching her some good old manners.
David felt a surge of pure fury deep inside his chest.
These people had tortured his daughter the moment he left town.
He held Lily closer to shield her from their cold eyes.
Suddenly, the side door opened and a young woman stepped inside.
It was Sarah, the young maid who worked in the mansion.
Her hands were shaking as she held up her small smartphone.
Maid Sarah: Sir, you need to see this right now.
Maid Sarah: I recorded everything they did to Lily all week.