The grand mansion stood high on the sunlit hills of Texas.
Inside the bright foyer, sunlight streamed through tall glass windows.
Sarah smoothed down her clean blue nurse uniform with quiet pride.
She had cared for little baby Leo since the day he came home from the hospital.
Leo was a sweet eight-month-old boy with bright blue eyes and soft blonde curls.
His father, Richard Sterling, was a respected real estate developer across the state.
Richard loved his infant son more than anything else in the world.
However, Richard spent long hours working in his downtown office building.
That left baby Leo under the care of Richard's new wife, Evelyn.
Evelyn was young, elegant, and always wore expensive dark red satin dresses.
To the public, Evelyn acted like a loving stepmother and perfect wife.
Behind closed doors, her warm smile vanished the moment Richard left the room.
Sarah noticed how Evelyn looked at the small child with deep coldness.
Whenever Leo cried, Evelyn would sigh with heavy disgust.
She never held the infant softly or sang him to sleep.
Sarah tried her best to shield the innocent baby from Evelyn's bitter mood.
She kept Leo inside the quiet nursery on the second floor.
On a bright Tuesday afternoon, Richard called from his office car.
Richard: How is my little boy doing today, Sarah?
Sarah: He is cheerful and rested, Mr. Sterling.
Richard: That is wonderful news to hear.
Richard: I will be home early to sign some trust documents for his inheritance.
Sarah: We will be waiting in the foyer for your arrival, sir.
Sarah placed the phone on the wooden table with a soft smile.
She knew how much the family trust meant for baby Leo's future financial safety.
Suddenly, the nursery door swung open with a loud thud.
Evelyn walked inside, her dark red gown rustling against the hardwood floor.
Her eyes were narrowed as she stared at the nursery cradle.
Evelyn: Why is that child still in this room?
Sarah: He was resting before his afternoon milk, Mrs. Sterling.
Evelyn: Bring him downstairs right now.
Sarah: Is something wrong, ma'am?
Evelyn: Just do as you are told and bring him down immediately.
Sarah felt a cold chill run down her spine at Evelyn's stern voice.
She gently lifted baby Leo into her arms and held him close to her chest.
The child snuggled against her shoulder, sensing the sudden tension in the house.
Sarah walked down the curved marble staircase toward the massive front foyer.
Evelyn was already waiting near the grand columns beside the large American flag.
Her hands were tightly clenched into sharp fists at her sides.
Sarah set baby Leo down in his cushioned play harness on the polished floor.
She turned to grab his clean water bottle from the side counter.
That was the exact moment when Evelyn made her cruel move.