The morning sun shone brightly over the grand estate, casting long shadows across the pristine marble patio.
Alexander Sterling stood near the window of his quiet home office, reviewing his latest business contract.
He was a powerful man who worked hard to build a peaceful life for his infant son.
Ever since his wife passed away, his young child was the most important thing in his life.
To help care for the huge estate, he hired a hardworking maid named Hannah a few months ago.
Hannah was always gentle, soft-spoken, and completely devoted to keeping the baby safe and happy.
She spent her days making sure the nursery was spotless and the baby was well cared for.
Alexander trusted her completely because of her warm heart and honest working attitude.
However, recent events in the house had brought a nervous energy to the quiet estate.
Alexander had recently started dating Victoria, a woman from a very wealthy and prominent family.
Victoria wore expensive designer dresses and moved through the house like she owned the entire property.
She often looked down on the house staff, especially Hannah, with cold and distant eyes.
Hannah always kept her head down and focused on her daily tasks whenever Victoria visited.
She did not want any trouble and only cared about doing her job well each afternoon.
On this warm afternoon, Victoria walked out onto the sunny terrace wearing an elegant emerald gown.
She glanced around the outdoor patio, looking annoyed that the house was so peaceful and quiet.
Near the edge of the sparkling pool, the baby sat resting inside his blue stroller.
Hannah had stepped away for just a moment into the nearby kitchen to fetch a fresh bottle.
Victoria stepped closer to the baby, her face twisting into a sharp and bitter scowl.
She resented the attention Alexander gave to his young child instead of focusing entirely on her.
In her mind, the little boy was the only obstacle keeping her from claiming the family fortune.
She looked around the patio to make sure no one was standing nearby to watch her.
The white walls of the mansion reflected the bright sunlight as the water gently rippled.
Victoria took a quick step forward, her heart racing with dark and reckless thoughts.
She grabbed the handle of the stroller with a firm and aggressive grip.
With a sudden and malicious shove, she sent the stroller rolling directly toward the water's edge.
The heavy stroller tipped forward and splashed hard into the deep end of the pool.
Water shot up into the air as the heavy frame began to sink quickly below the surface.
Victoria stepped back into the shade of the terrace, putting a hand over her mouth fake-gasping.
Just at that exact moment, Hannah opened the patio doors holding the baby bottle.
Her eyes widened in absolute horror as she saw the stroller fully submerged in the water.
She dropped the bottle onto the stone floor without thinking twice about her own safety.
Without a single second of hesitation, Hannah ran as fast as she could toward the edge.
She took a deep breath and jumped straight into the deep water of the pool.