Marcus returned from the master bathroom holding a clean white medical kit and fresh towels.
He sat beside Elena on the long cream velvet sofa in the sitting room.
He gently dabbed the cut on her forehead with antiseptic wipe and clean cotton pads.
Marcus: This cut is deep, Elena, we need to take you to the urgent care clinic.
Elena: It looks worse than it really is, Mr. Vance, please do not worry about me.
Marcus: I worry because you put your own body between my child and danger.
Little Leo reached his small hand out and touched Elena's cheek gently.
He babbled softly, as if thanking his devoted nanny for holding him tight.
Marcus: My late wife, Sarah, always said you were the truest heart in this house.
Elena: Mrs. Sarah was always so kind to my family, sir.
Marcus: I was blind to Victoria's real nature because I was so busy with work.
Elena: She hid her evil side very well whenever you were present in the house.
Marcus: That ends today, I promise you that on my life.
Marcus took a deep breath, looking around the massive, lonely mansion room.
He realized that true loyalty and love could never be bought with money or executive power.
Elena had shown more maternal protection than the woman he had foolishly married.
Marcus: Starting today, your salary as Leo's primary guardian is tripled, Elena.
Elena: Mr. Vance, that is far too generous, I was just doing my duty!
Marcus: You are not just an employee in this house anymore, Elena.
Elena: What do you mean, sir?
Marcus: You are family to us, and you will be treated with absolute respect forever.
Elena's eyes filled with warm tears as she smiled softly down at the baby boy.
Elena: I will always protect little Leo, no matter what happens.
Marcus: I know you will, Elena, and I will make sure you never face danger again.
Outside the window, Victoria's luxury sports car sped down the long paved driveway, leaving forever.
The dark storm cloud that had hung over the Vance estate had finally lifted into the sun.
Marcus called his private security team to change all the digital door codes immediately.
He wanted to ensure that no evil influence could ever enter their peaceful home again.
Marcus: Let's get you to the doctor now, Elena, and then we will order lunch for everyone.
Elena: Thank you, Mr. Vance, for believing in me when it mattered most.