Two local police cruisers and an ambulance pulled up the driveway with their lights flashing brightly.
The sound of tires crunching on the gravel driveway filled the quiet morning air outside.
David walked to the front entrance and opened the heavy oak doors for the arriving officers.
Sergeant Miller stepped into the grand foyer, his hand resting calmly on his utility belt.
David immediately explained the situation and led the police officers down the bright marble hallway.
He showed them the metal cage inside the room and presented the broken brass padlock.
The officers looked at the cage in total disbelief, taking notes on their official pads.
Two paramedics rushed into the sitting room with a stretcher to check on Grace's health.
They checked her blood pressure and made sure the baby was not in any immediate danger.
Grace confirmed that she felt okay, though she was extremely tired from the prolonged emotional stress.
Sergeant Miller walked back out to the hallway where Evelyn was standing near the grand staircase.
He asked her if she had anything to say regarding the confinement of her daughter in law.
Evelyn remained completely silent, her lips pressed together in a tight, angry line.
Her high powered defense lawyer was not present, and she refused to answer any questions.
Sergeant Miller turned her around gently and placed her hands behind her red suit jacket.
He snapped the heavy metal handcuffs around her wrists with a sharp, clear metallic click.
Evelyn flinched as the cold steel touched her skin, but she did not cry or plead.
The second officer guided her toward the open front door and down the grand stone steps.
David stood beside the paramedic stretcher as they carefully helped Grace stand up to walk.
He held Grace's hand tightly as they walked out of the mansion into the fresh afternoon air.
Neighbouring homeowners had gathered near the front gates, watching the dramatic scene unfold with shock.
They watched as the wealthy Evelyn was placed into the back seat of a marked police car.
The car door slammed shut, cutting off Evelyn from her luxurious estate forever.
David helped Grace into the comfortable back seat of the waiting ambulance for a full checkup.
He climbed in beside her, determined never to leave her side ever again in his life.
The ambulance drove slowly down the long driveway, leaving the dark mansion far behind them.
David looked out the window and saw his mother's red car parked uselessly in the shade.
He knew that a long legal battle was ahead, but his family was finally safe together.
Grace rested her head on his shoulder, closing her eyes as the stress began to leave her body.
David wrapped his arm around her, promising that they would build a real home filled with love.