Victoria stood up slowly while glaring with absolute hatred at the brave housekeeper.
She realized that her comfortable life of luxury was completely over forever now.
She wiped her face angrily and turned toward the massive open front door.
The heavy oak door slammed shut behind her with a loud, echoey bang.
Silence filled the massive marble foyer as the evil stepmother walked down the driveway.
Mark walked over to Elena and looked into her tired, honest brown eyes.
Mark: I do not know how I can ever thank you for saving her.
Elena: I only did what any decent person would do for a child.
Mark knelt on the marble floor and lifted little Lily into his arms.
Mark: You saved my sweet girl's life while I was far away working.
Mark: You are no longer just a housekeeper in this house, Elena.
Mark: I want you to be Lily's official full-time guardian supervisor from today on.
He offered her a permanent salary that was three times what she earned before.
Elena pressed her hand to her mouth as tears of genuine joy filled her eyes.
She would now be able to pay off all her mother's hospital bills completely.
Little Lily leaned out of her father's arms and hugged Elena's neck gently.
Lily: Thank you, Elena! I love you so much!
Elena hugged the sweet toddler back while laughing happily through her warm tears.
The dark cloud that had hung over the mansion was finally gone for good.
Mark called his estate lawyers immediately to finalize the strict restraining orders today.
The big mansion on the hill was finally a home filled with real love.
And brave Elena knew that little Lily would always be safe in her care.