Sarah peeked around the heavy wooden door frame into the vast living room.
Ethan stood tall in a shimmering rose-gold sequin dress, glaring down furiously.
Little Leo was sitting on the white velvet sofa, trembling in deep fear.
Ethan held the hot iron inches away from the child's terrified face.
Ethan: Quiet down, you little brat!
The metal iron emitted a dangerous hiss as steam rose into the warm air.
Leo burst into loud, desperate tears, raising his tiny hands to protect himself.
Sarah did not think twice about her job or her own safety.
She sprinted across the polished marble floor as fast as her legs could carry her.
Her rubber shoes squeaked against the slick tile as she rushed forward.
Sarah: Get your dirty hands off that child!
Sarah shoved Ethan back forcefully, causing the woman to stumble off balance.
Ethan dropped the iron onto the thick ceramic heat mat on the table.
The maid instantly scooped little Leo up into her arms, pulling him close.
Leo buried his wet face into Sarah's neck, sobbing uncontrollably.
Sarah looked at the boy's arm and noticed a red mark near his sleeve.
Her eyes filled with angry tears as she rocked the frightened toddler gently.
Ethan caught her balance and smoothed down her sparkling rose-gold gown.
Her eyes flashed with extreme fury as she pointed a manicured finger at Sarah.
Ethan: You stupid maid! How dare you lay your hands on me!
Sarah: You are sick! He is just a helpless baby!
Ethan: I was just scaring him so he would learn some discipline!
Sarah: You put a burning iron near his face!
Ethan: Pack your bags right now because you are fired!
Sarah held Leo tighter, refusing to back away from the furious woman.
She knew that stepping back now would leave the poor child unprotected.
Suddenly, the heavy double mahogany doors at the front entrance swung wide open.