The cold water rushed around Hannah as she kicked her feet hard to reach the bottom.
She pushed through the thick turquoise pool water, keeping her eyes wide open despite the sting.
The heavy stroller was already resting near the floor of the deep end of the pool.
Hannah reached out with both hands, grabbing the strong frame of the baby's seat.
She pulled with all her strength, fighting against the heavy weight of the soaked blankets.
Her lungs burned for air, but she refused to surface without saving the helpless child.
With one final powerful push off the pool floor, she kicked her legs toward the top.
She broke through the surface of the water, gasping loudly for air under the sun.
In her arms, she held the shivering baby tightly against her wet uniform top.
The baby coughed and cried, taking in fresh air as Hannah held him safely above water.
Hannah scrambled toward the side of the pool, lifting the crying infant onto the marble.
She pulled herself out onto the deck, breathing heavily while checking the baby carefully.
Hannah: You are safe now, sweet baby, you are safe!
Victoria rushed forward from the shaded patio area, her face twisted in fake panic and anger.
She pointed her finger straight at Hannah, raising her voice so it echoed across the yard.
Victoria: How could you do such a horrible thing to an innocent child!
Hannah looked up in complete shock, wiping pool water from her wet eyes.
Hannah: What are you talking about? You pushed him into the water!
Victoria: Stop lying, you clumsy fool! You knocked the stroller in while playing around!
Before Hannah could explain what really happened, the large heavy doors of the estate slammed open.
Alexander hurried out onto the sunny patio after hearing the loud splashing and screaming.
His face turned pale when he saw his wet, crying son lying on the marble floor.
He rushed down the steps, dropping to his knees to pick up the shivering child.
Alexander: THIS IS MY SON! What on earth happened out here?
Victoria threw her arms around Alexander's shoulders, crying fake tears against his suit jacket.
Victoria: Alexander, it was terrible! The maid pushed your baby into the pool!
Hannah gasped, shaking her head frantically as she backed away on the wet stone floor.
Hannah: Mr. Sterling, please! That is not true! I jumped in to save him!
Alexander looked up, his eyes filled with terrifying anger and confusion as he held his son.