Sarah took a slow step forward to get a clearer view of the upper landing.
Victoria stood rigid at the top of the white marble staircase, holding the stroller handles.
Suddenly, the stroller tipped forward right over the polished wooden lip of the top step.
The small carriage rolled over, sending the baby down the hard marble steps in an instant.
Sarah gasped in terror as the terrifying sound echoed off the high mansion walls.
She dropped her polishing cloth and sprinted across the slick floor toward the grand staircase.
The baby landed at the bottom of the steps, screaming in deep distress and fear.
Sarah dropped straight to her knees on the cold tile and gathered the baby into her arms.
She held little Leo close, checking his arms and legs to ensure he was safe.
At that exact second, the heavy front double doors of the house burst wide open.
Julian hurried into the main foyer, carrying his leather briefcase after a quick morning errand.
He stopped dead in his tracks when he heard his young son crying in pain.
His face went pale as he saw Sarah kneeling on the floor holding the crying infant.
Julian dropped his briefcase onto the floor, his heart pounding wildly inside his chest.
He rushed across the room, demanding to know what had just happened to his child.
Sarah looked up with tears in her eyes and pointed straight up toward the top landing.