The grand sunlit hallway of the estate was usually quiet during the early morning hours.
Marble floors reflected the bright sunlight streaming through the massive arched front windows.
Elena adjusted her clean gray apron while walking softly down the long high hallway.
She had worked as a house nanny for the family for almost three years.
Her chief job was taking care of little baby Toby after his mother passed away.
Mark Reynolds was a busy businessman who cared deeply about his young motherless son.
Six months ago, Mark married Sarah, a charming woman from a prominent local family.
Sarah always acted sweet and loving whenever Mark was resting at home with them.
However, Elena noticed that Sarah's attitude changed completely whenever Mark left for work.
Sarah rarely smiled at baby Toby when no one else was in the room.
She treated the toddler like a cold nuisance rather than a precious family member.
Elena kept her careful thoughts quiet because she needed this steady living wage.
She carried a clean warm blanket toward the nursery at the end of the hall.
Suddenly, Elena heard a sharp crying voice echoing from around the wide corner.
She stopped her quick footsteps instantly and listened closely to the painful sound.
Little Toby was crying loudly, his tiny voice echoing against the cold polished walls.
Elena rounded the marble corner and saw something that made her heart stop instantly.
Sarah was standing over the toddler, pulling his small arm toward the door.
The young boy was trembling on the smooth floor, trying to reach his toy.
Elena: Ma'am, please let go of his small arm right now!
Sarah turned around quickly with a cold glare in her narrow brown eyes.
Sarah: Get back to the kitchen and mind your own work, maid!
Elena: You are hurting him, and I will not stand by watching!
Sarah: He needs to learn who rules this house from today on!
Elena rushed forward without hesitation to protect the small helpless child immediately.