Elena dropped her cleaning cloths onto the hardwood floor and ran as fast as possible.
Her soft shoes made fast clicking sounds against the smooth surface of the upstairs hallway.
Evelyn gave the wooden walker a light push toward the open stair landing edge.
Evelyn: Upside down you go, little problem.
Elena sprinted forward with all the strength she had inside her body.
She lunged across the polished floor just as the front wheels reached the top step.
Her fingers grabbed the red frame of the walker with extreme force and speed.
She pulled the walker backward away from the dangerous drop just in time.
The quick motion caused Elena to lose her footing on the slick marble surface.
She slid hard onto the floor, wrapping her arms tightly around the small baby boy.
Little Leo let out a loud cry as Elena held him safe against her chest.
Evelyn stepped back with a sharp gasp of shock and deep anger on her face.
She had not expected the young maid to be watching her every single move.
Evelyn: What do you think you are doing, you foolish girl?
Elena: You tried to let him roll down the stairs!
Evelyn: He just rolled on his own because you left the gate open!
Elena: I saw you unlock the safety wheel brakes with your own hands!
Evelyn reached down and grabbed Elena's arm, scratching her skin with long fingernails.
Elena pushed Evelyn's hand away forcefully to keep the small baby protected from harm.
Evelyn stumbled backward against the marble pillar, leaving a faint scratch on her own cheek.
She looked down at her small mark and smiled with a cold, sinister expression.
Evelyn: You just made the biggest mistake of your entire miserable life.
Elena ignored the woman's cruel words and held the crying baby even closer.
She scrambled down the first few steps of the grand staircase to get away.
Her knees were shaking so badly that she could barely stand up straight right now.
She reached the main foyer floor downstairs and collapsed onto her knees in tears.
The bright sunlight filled the entire room, illuminating her pale and terrified face.
She stroked the baby's soft hair to calm him down while weeping hysterical tears.
Elena: Look at you, I've got you safe now!
She kissed the baby's forehead while waiting for her racing heart to slow down.