Arthur helped Elena stand up gently and guided her into the warm sitting room.
The children held her hands tightly, refusing to leave her side for a second.
Arthur brought a cup of warm tea and placed it gently on the table.
He felt a deep sense of guilt for reacting so quickly with unnecessary anger.
Arthur: I acted without thinking, and I am truly ashamed of my harsh reaction.
Elena: Any loving father would feel panicked seeing his child in danger, sir.
Liam: She ran faster than anyone, Dad, and she saved my sister's life.
Arthur looked closely at Elena and realized how little he knew about her past.
She had worked at the estate for six months without ever complaining about anything.
He knew she worked tirelessly to send money back to her younger family members.
Arthur: You risked your life today for my children without a moment of hesitation.
Elena: They mean everything to me, and I could never let them get hurt.
Arthur realized his trust fund lawyer was arriving soon to review important estate papers.
His wealthy uncle Julian had been pressuring him to change his final living will.
Julian wanted control over the family inheritance and the valuable property holdings.
The heavy front door opened, and Julian walked inside carrying a dark leather briefcase.
He gave Elena a cold look before turning his attention toward Arthur.
Julian: Why is the household help sitting down with you in the main parlor?
Arthur: She just saved my daughter's life, Julian, so treat her with respect.
Julian brushed off the comment and set his thick legal documents on the table.
Julian: We need to sign these financial agreements before the probate court deadline.
Elena looked at the papers on the table and noticed something strange immediately.
She recognized the legal firm listed on the top stamp of the main document.
Her late father had been an attorney who dealt with similar estate agreements.
Elena: Sir, please do not sign those papers without having your lawyer inspect them.