The crowd gathered closer around the scene to hear every single word spoken.
Victoria looked around nervously as if trying to control the growing public drama.
She grabbed Arthur's arm tightly and pulled him back a few inches.
Victoria: We should call security and have this woman removed from the building!
Arthur: Do not touch her or call anyone until I get my answers.
Clara lifted Leo into her lap and wiped his teary cheeks with her hand.
Clara: Ellen found me four years ago before her sudden illness took over.
She explained how Ellen had visited her secretly in another nearby state town.
Ellen knew that her health was failing fast and worried about Leo's future care.
She did not trust the people surrounding Arthur after his family business grew larger.
Clara: She told me about the trust fund and the revised legal will.
Victoria's face turned completely pale when Clara mentioned the revised legal document.
Arthur noticed Victoria's reaction and felt a dark suspicion grow inside his heart.
Arthur: What revised will are you talking about, Clara?
Clara: Ellen knew someone was altering her legal documents before she passed away.
She looked directly at Victoria while holding the small child very close.
Clara: She asked me to watch over Leo from nearby without causing trouble.
Victoria: This maid is making up absurd stories to ruin our wedding day!
Arthur stepped between Victoria and Clara to keep the peace in the room.
Arthur: If Ellen spoke to you, she would have given you proof.
Clara: She did give me something before she took her last breath.
Clara reached up toward the top buttons of her dark maid uniform shirt.