Sirens wailed in the distance as police cars approached fast.
Two officers pushed through the front doors into the parlor.
Sarah handed over the smartphone containing all the video evidence.
The officers reviewed the footage and shook their heads in disgust.
They placed metal handcuffs on Julian's wrists on the floor.
They helped Eleanor up and handcuffed her hands behind her back.
Stepmother Eleanor: You can't arrest me, I am his legal wife!
Officer Ramirez: You are under arrest for child abuse and endangerment.
David watched in silence as the officers led them away.
Eleanor wept loudly as she was loaded into the police vehicle.
David called his lawyer immediately to start the divorce papers.
He made sure Eleanor would receive not a single penny.
He signed papers to transfer her trust fund to Lily.
The story of their cruelty made local news the next morning.
David spent the entire evening holding Lily in his arms.
He promised her that no one would ever hurt her again.
Lily smiled softly and buried her face in his chest.
Little Lily: I knew you would come back for me, Daddy.
David: I will always protect you, my brave girl.