Eleanor backed away toward the grand fireplace in total panic.
David turned on his heel and walked straight toward his wife.
He swung his open hand and struck her across her face.
The force knocked Eleanor sideways onto a large leather armchair.
She slid down onto the carpet, spilling silver trays everywhere.
The silver cups clattered loudly against the hardwood floor tiles.
David stepped forward and picked up the metal dog bowl.
He shoved the empty bowl close to Eleanor's terrified face.
David: Enjoy your last meal in my house, Eleanor.
Stepmother Eleanor: David, please, I was just trying to help!
David: You treated my innocent child like a street animal.
David: You will leave this property right now with nothing.
Eleanor's eyes grew wide with utter fear and deep regret.
She looked down at her ruined clothes on the floor.
Her brother was lying conscious but helpless near the cabinet.
Sarah stepped forward with the phone still recording the scene.
Maid Sarah: The police are already on their way, sir.
Maid Sarah: I called them right before I walked into room.
David: Thank you, Sarah, you saved my daughter's life.
David: You will always have a job and home here.
David looked down at Lily, who was slowly stopping her tears.
The long nightmare inside the grand mansion was finally over.