The heavy silence in the grand ballroom grew even deeper than before.
Everyone kept their eyes locked on Clara's hands as she unbuttoned her collar.
She pulled out a thin gold chain that was tucked safely beneath her shirt.
Hanging from the bottom of the chain was a bright diamond pendant ring.
The diamond caught the light of the chandeliers and sparkled across the room.
Arthur fell to his knees on the marble floor right next to her.
He recognized the diamond ring instantly because he had bought it years ago.
It was his family heirloom ring that had gone missing after Ellen died.
Arthur: I searched everywhere for this ring after her funeral service ended.
Clara: She made me promise to keep it hidden until Leo was old enough.
Clara held the shining ring up so Arthur could see the inner engraving.
Inside the band were the initials of Arthur and Ellen written side by side.
Clara: She made me promise to protect Leo if anyone tried to hurt him.
Tears welled up in Arthur's eyes as he stared at the familiar gold ring.
He realized that Clara was telling the absolute truth about her identity now.
Leo: Auntie Clara sings the song when you are at work, Daddy.
Arthur looked up at his son in total surprise and deep emotional relief.
Arthur: You have been taking care of him this whole time without me knowing?
Clara: I took the job as a maid just to stay close to him.
Victoria backed away slowly toward the large glass doors of the ballroom.
Victoria: This is a ridiculous spectacle and I am leaving right now!