Within twenty minutes two police cruisers pulled up the long concrete driveway.
The red and blue lights flashed brightly against the front glass windows.
Two uniformed officers stepped out and walked straight to the front porch.
Richard opened the door and invited the officers into the large home.
Officer Miller: We received a call regarding child theft and fraud sir.
Richard: Yes officer, all the lab evidence and papers are right here.
Evelyn: This is a misunderstanding, my husband is out of his mind!
Officer Miller: Ma'am please remain calm while we review these legal papers.
The officer carefully examined the lab results and original hospital birth forms.
He looked over at Clara who was holding the sleeping baby gently.
Her eyes were swollen from crying but she looked completely calm and peaceful.
The second officer stepped forward and pulled out a pair of cuffs.
Officer Miller: Evelyn Sterling you are under arrest for child endangerment and fraud.
Evelyn: You cannot take me away from my own luxury estate!
Richard: This is no longer your home Evelyn, you need to go.
Evelyn: I will hire the best lawyer in the entire city of Dallas!
Richard: You will need a lawyer because I am filing for divorce today.
The officer placed the cold steel handcuffs around Evelyn's thin wrists.
She kicked and shouted loudly as she was led out the door.
The heavy front doors slammed shut behind her with a loud boom.
Silence returned to the massive living room of the Sterling mansion.
Clara sat down on the armchair while holding baby Leo very close.
Richard walked over and sat down on the sofa across from her.
He looked at the young woman with a mix of sadness and regret.
He had lived in the same home without knowing her terrible suffering.
Richard: I am so deeply sorry for everything you went through here.
Clara: You did not know what Evelyn was doing behind your back.
Richard: I want to make sure you and Leo are taken care of.
Clara: I just want my son to grow up happy and safe.
Richard: He will have the best life possible, I promise you that.
Richard knew that fixing this damage would take time and great effort.
He resolved to use his immense fortune to make things completely right.
The long dark nightmare was finally coming to a clear peaceful end.