Richard turned toward the grand hallway railing where an American flag hung proudly on the wall behind him.
He pointed his finger sharply toward the main entrance down below with a firm and steady voice.
Richard: Call 911 right now, Elena, and tell them to send the police immediately!
Elena: Yes, sir, I am dialing the emergency line on the house phone right now.
Victoria ran out of the bedroom, her face twisted with anger and panic as she saw her plan fail.
She tried to grab her expensive leather handbag and key ring from the hallway side table nearby.
Victoria: You will regret this, Richard, my divorce lawyer will take every single dime you own!
Richard: You are going straight to prison for attempted murder and child abuse today, Victoria!
Richard stepped between Victoria and the exit, blocking her path down the main staircase with his body.
He stood firm, refusing to let her leave the house before the law enforcement officers arrived at the scene.
Down below, Elena spoke clearly into the telephone, reporting the horrific incident to the local police dispatch operator.
She held baby Leo safely on her shoulder, gently patting his back until his crying slowed down completely.
The infant rested his small head against Elena's shoulder, feeling the calm beat of her loving heart.
Outside the mansion, the loud sound of police sirens began echoing in the distance, growing closer every second.
Victoria dropped her handbag onto the floor, her body trembling as she realized her life was ruined.
She sank down onto the top step of the stairs, hiding her face in her hands with bitter tears.
Richard walked down to the main floor and stood beside Elena, looking at his healthy baby boy.
He reached out his hands gently, taking the swaddled baby into his own strong and loving arms.
Richard: Thank you, Elena, you saved my child when no one else was there to protect him.
Elena: I only did what any decent person would do to keep a sweet baby safe.
Richard: You are not just a maid to this family anymore, you are Leo's guardian angel.