Two hours later, a dark sedan pulled up to the mansion's entrance.
A kind-looking man with warm brown eyes rushed out of the vehicle quickly.
It was Arthur, Leo's biological uncle and the late owner's younger brother.
He ran up the front steps of the estate with tears in his eyes.
Leo saw his uncle through the glass doors and ran out to meet him.
Leo: Uncle Arthur! You are finally here to take me home!
Arthur: Oh, my sweet boy! I am so sorry I was away!
Arthur knelt down on the marble and wrapped Leo in a tight hug.
The young boy held on to his uncle like he would never let go.
Elena watched the reunion from the doorway, wiping a happy tear away.
Arthur stood up and walked over to Elena with deep gratitude in his eyes.
Arthur: Miss Elena, Mr. Harrison told me everything that you did today.
Arthur: You saved my nephew from a life of cruelty and hidden abuse.
Elena: I just did what any decent human being would do, sir.
Arthur: You risked your entire career and safety to protect this innocent child.
Elena: Leo deserved to be safe, no matter what happened to my job.
Mr. Harrison walked over to join the group in the bright foyer area.
Mr. Harrison: Victoria is currently held without bail at the city police station.
Mr. Harrison: The judge has already granted temporary full custody of Leo to Arthur.
Mr. Harrison: Furthermore, the estate trust will now be managed safely for Leo.
Arthur looked around the massive, quiet estate and then turned back to Elena.
Arthur: I am taking over management of this entire estate on Leo's behalf.
Arthur: I want you to stay on as the head of this estate, Elena.
Elena: Are you sure about that, Mr. Arthur? After everything today?
Arthur: You are the most honest person who has ever worked in this house.
Arthur: We need someone like you to make this home safe and warm again.
Leo took Elena's hand and gave her a big, bright, happy smile.
Leo: Please stay, Miss Elena! We can make the house happy now!
Elena felt a deep warmth spread through her heart after hours of fear.
Elena: I would be honored to stay and take care of this home.
The dark secrets of the mansion had finally been swept away by truth.
Leo was safe, the greedy stepmother was going to face full legal justice.
A bright new chapter was finally beginning for everyone in the family estate.