The sound of police sirens filled the quiet street outside fast.
Red and blue lights flashed across the bright white foyer walls.
Two police officers walked into the grand mansion with determination.
Lily's father arrived at the exact same time from the airport.
He ran inside with a worried face and embraced young Lily.
Dad: I came as fast as I could after Marcus called!
Marcus: She tried to frame Lily and hurt her badly today.
Dad: Mother, how could you do something so evil and wicked?
Evelyn stood near the stairs with heavy tears of deep anger.
Evelyn: That child took what belonged to me by right!
Dad: Nothing here belongs to you anymore, Evelyn, not one bit.
The police officer stepped forward and pulled out metallic handcuffs.
Officer: Evelyn Vance, you are under arrest for endangerment and theft.
Evelyn: Take your hands off me, I am a wealthy woman!
Officer: You have the right to remain silent, step forward now.
They led Evelyn out the front doors in sharp metal cuffs.
The neighborhood watched as the proud woman was taken away fast.
Lily stood beside her father and Marcus near the front steps.
She held her father's hand tightly as the police car left.
Dad: I am so sorry I was not here to protect you.
Lily: Uncle Marcus saved me when I lost my balance today.
Marcus: We are a family, we protect each other no matter what.
The dark storm over the family mansion had finally cleared away.
Lily looked up at the grand ceiling without any fear left.
She knew she was safe in her real mother's home.