Elena adjusted her clean apron as she walked across the cold marble floor of the grand estate.
She had worked for the rich family for over two years as their main housekeeper.
The house was huge, with high white walls and bright natural sunlight pouring through the tall windows.
A large American flag hung proudly on the wall near the wide wrought-iron staircase.
It looked like the perfect home from the outside, but dark secrets lived behind the closed doors.
Elena loved little Leo, the eight-month-old baby boy who lived in the mansion.
His mother, Victoria, was a icy woman who married into the family wealth last year.
Richard, the father, was a busy businessman who ran a major logistics firm in the city.
He spent long hours at the office to provide a comfortable life for his family.
Victoria never seemed to care much for the small baby in her care.
She often left him with Elena while she went out spending money on luxury goods.
Elena noticed how cold Victoria was toward the innocent child every single day.
She always kept a close eye on the baby whenever Victoria was near him.
On this sunny Tuesday afternoon, Elena was dusting the wooden trim near the front entryway.
She heard footsteps moving along the upper hallway balcony just above the foyer.
Elena looked up and saw Victoria standing near the top of the grand staircase.
Victoria was wearing an expensive silk gown and looking around the empty hall suspiciously.
Right in front of her sat the black baby stroller on the polished floor.
Elena felt a sudden chill run down her spine as she watched Victoria's hands movement.
Victoria placed both hands firmly on the handle of the heavy black stroller.
She did not look at the baby with love or gentle care at all.
Her face was completely cold and set in a hard, cruel line.
Elena stopped wiping the wooden panel and took a quick step forward in fear.
She wanted to believe that her eyes were just playing tricks on her.
But Victoria gave the stroller a sharp, intentional push toward the balcony edge.
The heavy stroller tipped right over the upper railing into the open air.
Elena let out a loud gasp as time seemed to slow down completely.