Arthur carried little Lily upstairs into her quiet sunny bedroom room.
He set her down gently onto her soft colorful bed sheets.
He washed her tiny hands with warm water and soft towels.
Lily held onto her father's thumb as if she felt scared.
Arthur promised her that she was completely safe with him now.
He walked back downstairs to find out what had really happened.
The house maid Ellen was waiting quietly near the wide entryway.
Her hands were trembling as she looked toward the open front door.
Arthur walked over to Ellen with a calm and gentle voice.
Arthur: Ellen, please tell me what is happening in this house.
Ellen: Sir, I have been so worried for your little girl.
Arthur: Did Victoria treat my daughter poorly while I was away?
Ellen: I recorded a short video on my mobile phone today.
Ellen pulled her phone out from her grey uniform apron pocket.
She unlocked the small screen and pressed the main play button.
Arthur watched the short clear clip with growing anger and shock.
The video clearly showed Victoria placing the small dish down low.
Victoria told the toddler she could not have real food today.
Arthur felt his heart break into a million tiny sharp pieces.
He looked up from the screen with absolute fury in his eyes.
He realized Victoria only cared about his family money and estate.
She did not love his little child or respect his home.
Ellen wiped a fast tear from her quiet cheek while standing nearby.
Ellen: I could not stay silent about this any longer, sir.
Arthur: You did the right thing by recording this clear evidence.
Ellen: I was afraid she would fire me from my job.
Arthur: Your job is entirely safe with me from this moment.
Arthur handed the phone back to Ellen with a stern glance.
He knew he needed to make a phone call immediately today.
The time for quiet patience inside his home was over now.