The police officers led the soaking wet woman out the doors.
Her loud angry screams echoed faintly down the grand hallway corridor.
Then the massive estate house became completely quiet and peaceful again.
Mark turned around and looked at Elena with deep genuine gratitude.
He walked over to the brave housekeeper and took her hand.
Mark: You saved my daughter's life today, Elena.
Elena: I only did what any decent human being would do.
Mark: I was so blind to Victoria's evil deceitful nature.
Elena: She hid her real face behind expensive clothes and lies.
Lily walked over and held both of their hands together warmly.
The little girl was no longer crying tears of fear now.
She knew that the scary stepmother was gone forever now.
Mark knelt down once again and hugged his sweet child.
Mark: We are safe now, my brave little girl.
Lily: Is mommy in a better place now, daddy?
Mark: Yes, sweetie, and justice has finally been served today.
The sun shone brightly through the clean high glass bathroom windows.
The heavy weight of secret grief was lifted from the home.
Mark vowed to protect his child and honor his late wife.
He looked up at Elena and offered her a permanent role.
Mark: I want you to stay and help me raise Lily.
Elena: It would be my honor to protect this sweet child.
They walked out of the bright room together into the sun.