The morning sun shone bright over the massive stone walls of the Miller mansion.
Cool breezes drifted across the high terrace where the young children were playing quietly.
Arthur Miller had always worked hard to protect his family and his vast estate.
His young son Liam was trying to keep his little sister safe near the stone railing.
A sudden slip sent the small girl sliding toward the dangerous outer edge.
Liam grabbed her tiny hand with all his strength while crying out for help.
The young boy shouted loudly as he tried not to let his sister fall.
Liam: Hold on! Don't fall, just hold my hand! I've got you!
From the doorway, Elena heard the desperate screaming and rushed out onto the stone patio.
She was a dedicated housekeeper who cared deeply for the young children every single day.
Without a moment of fear, she threw herself over the cold stone wall to reach down.
Her hands gripped the girl's arms securely just before her hold slipped away completely.
Elena: Hold on! You're safe now!
Elena pulled the small child up over the ledge with one strong, smooth motion.
She pulled the crying child tightly into her chest and breathed a sigh of relief.
Elena: You're safe now!
At that exact second, Arthur ran through the grand doors onto the sunny terrace area.
He saw his daughter on the ground and panicked without understanding what had happened.
In his sudden fear, he stepped forward and moved Elena roughly away from the girl.
Arthur: How could you let this happen?!
Elena fell back onto the hard floor, looking up in complete shock at her employer.
Liam immediately rushed between his father and the housekeeper to defend her honour.
Liam: Stop, Dad! She saved us! She pulled my sister back!
Arthur stood frozen in the bright daylight as his son's words sank in deeply.
The angry expression on his face dissolved into total embarrassment and overwhelming sorrow.
Arthur: She... saved you?
He dropped to his knees right beside Elena on the cold stone floor.
Arthur: Forgive me... Thank you for saving my children!
Elena offered a soft, quiet smile despite the pain in her side.
Elena: It's my duty, sir. They're safe now.