The morning light poured through the tall glass windows of the Wilmoth family mansion.
Hannah straightened her apron while checking the grand entryway one last time.
She had worked as the lead housemaid in this estate for over seven years.
Her main duty was caring for little seven-year-old Lily after her mother passed away.
Lily was a sweet child who spent most of her days reading in the library.
Everything changed when Robert Wilmoth married his new wife, a cold woman named Victoria.
Victoria cared only about the massive family inheritance and the Wilmoth business estate.
She treated the household staff with absolute disdain every single afternoon.
Hannah noticed how Victoria looked at little Lily whenever Robert left for business trips.
It was a look full of resentment and cruel intention.
That morning, Robert left early for an urgent corporate board meeting downtown.
He kissed Lily on the forehead before stepping into his luxury car.
Hannah stood near the marble staircase, holding a basket of fresh linens.
She heard sharp heels clicking loudly along the upper hallway floor.
Victoria stepped out of the master bedroom wearing an expensive emerald green satin dress.
Her eyes scanned the empty hallway until they landed on young Lily.
Lily was standing near the top of the grand spiral staircase with her teddy bear.
Hannah felt a sudden wave of panic wash over her chest.
She lowered her linen basket slowly onto the polished marble floor.
Victoria walked up right behind the little girl with a cruel smile.
The mansion felt deathly quiet except for the ticking clock in the foyer.
Hannah started walking toward the stairs as fast as her legs could move.
She knew that Victoria was planning something terrible while Robert was away.