The summer heat hung heavy over the grand estate in Los Angeles.
Elena adjusted her blue apron as she wiped down the glass patio tables.
She had worked for the Vance family for nearly two years.
Marcus Vance was a busy CEO who cared deeply for his baby son, Leo.
His new wife, Victoria, had moved into the estate six months ago.
Elena always tried her best to stay out of Victoria's way.
Victoria was strict and often looked for reasons to complain about the household staff.
On this bright afternoon, little Leo was napping peacefully in his stroller near the poolside shade.
Elena checked on the sleeping child while she folded clean white towels.
The water in the large swimming pool glittered brightly under the hot sun.
Victoria walked out onto the stone patio wearing a dark silk dress.
She looked down at her polished fingernails with a cold expression.
Elena offered a polite smile and stepped back toward the utility cart.
Suddenly, a sudden breeze rattled the big umbrella above the patio table.
The heavy stroller began to roll slowly toward the edge of the deep pool.
Elena gasped loud when she saw the wheels slip over the wet tile.
The baby stroller tipped over and fell directly into the cold deep water.
Elena dropped her towels without thinking twice about her own safety.
She sprinted across the slick patio stones as fast as her feet could move.
She leaped high into the air and crashed hard into the cold water.
The splash echoed loudly off the high white walls of the luxury mansion.
Elena kicked her legs hard as she swam toward the sinking metal frame.
Her hands grabbed the heavy handle of the stroller under the blue surface.
She unbuckled the child with trembling fingers while holding her breath tight.
She pulled little Leo close against her chest and pushed toward the light.
Her head broke the surface as she gasped for precious air.
The baby screamed loudly, coughing up small drops of pool water.
Elena lifted the soaking child safely onto the dry concrete edge first.
She pulled her own heavy body out of the pool, dripping wet and exhausted.
She wrapped her blue apron around the cold crying baby to warm him up.
Marcus rushed out through the back glass doors after hearing the huge splash.
He froze in complete shock when he saw his wet child on the floor.
Elena looked up at her boss with water dripping down her pale face.
Elena: I jumped in!
Elena: I saved him!