By Friday afternoon, the heat wave made the estate feel uncomfortably hot and humid.
Richard was upstairs in his office finishing an important conference call with foreign investors.
Evelyn called Elena out to the backyard patio near the deep blue swimming pool.
Evelyn: Bring Lily's stroller over to the pool edge so she gets fresh air.
Elena: Mrs. Sterling, it is much safer under the shade umbrella near the house.
Evelyn: Do not question my orders, just move the stroller where I told you!
Elena reluctantly wheeled the stroller closer, but she kept the hand brake fully engaged.
Baby Lily was resting peacefully inside, wearing a small yellow sunhat over her head.
Evelyn: Go inside to the kitchen and fetch me a fresh glass of iced lemonade.
Elena: Yes, ma'am, I will be back in just one single minute.
Elena stepped toward the sliding glass doors, but she kept looking back over her shoulder.
She saw Evelyn quickly step toward the stroller as soon as her back was turned.
Evelyn reached down with a malicious smile and unlocked the heavy wheel brakes instantly.
She gave the stroller a sudden, sharp shove toward the deep end of the pool!
Elena turned around instantly and gasped loudly when she saw the stroller rolling fast!
Elena: No! Stop! What are you doing to the baby!
Before the stroller reached the water edge, Elena dashed forward with all her speed!
She lunged forward and snatched baby Lily out of the seat into her warm arms!
The empty stroller crashed over the edge and hit the deep water with a massive splash!
Evelyn lost her balance from the sudden momentum and tipped straight into the deep water!
A second giant splash echoed across the quiet backyard as Evelyn sank beneath the surface.
Elena held baby Lily tightly against her chest, stepping far back from the pool edge.
The stroller sank straight to the bottom of the deep six-foot pool floor instantly.
Evelyn emerged from the water gasping for air, her expensive dress completely soaked through.
She screamed at the top of her lungs to attract everyone inside the mansion.
Evelyn: Help! Someone help me! The maid pushed the stroller into the pool!
Elena stood on the dry concrete patio, completely shocked by the woman's bold lie.
She looked down at the safe baby girl, whose small heart was beating fast.
The back patio doors slammed open violently, and Richard ran out onto the concrete lawn.