Beatrice turned around and tried to run toward the front gate of the grand property.
Two security guards hired for the estate appeared at the side gate instantly and blocked her.
Richard held baby Leo tightly against his chest as tears filled his tired eyes.
Richard: Hold her right there and dial nine-one-one immediately!
Beatrice: Let go of me! You cannot do this to your wife!
Elena: You lost the right to be called a mother or wife today.
The sound of loud police sirens echoed from down the winding hill road outside.
Within five minutes, two local police patrol cars pulled up the concrete driveway.
The officers stepped out quickly with their gear ready as Richard met them outside.
He handed the mobile phone displaying the clear CCTV footage directly to the lead sergeant.
The officer reviewed the video once and looked up with a grim facial expression.
Police Officer: Beatrice Sterling, you are under arrest for attempted murder and child endangerment.
Beatrice: You are making a huge mistake! I am the victim here!
The officers placed steel handcuffs on Beatrice's wrists and led her to the car.
She screamed and kicked as she was placed into the back of the patrol vehicle.
The silver police car drove away down the long hill, leaving behind a ringing silence.
Richard turned back toward Elena, who was shivering in her wet blue maid uniform.
He walked over to her with profound sorrow and gratitude visible across his face.
Richard: I shouted at you when you were the true hero who saved my son.
Elena: You were panicked as a father, sir, I understand why you reacted.
Richard: That is no excuse for doubting your loyalty after all these years.
Elena: Little Leo is safe, and that is all that truly matters to me.
Richard took off his dry wool overcoat and wrapped it gently around Elena's cold shoulders.
He handed her a clean dry towel from the sun lounger beside the warm pool.
Richard: Let us get inside out of this cold wind right now.