An hour later, the police officers left the mansion with Richard gone.
The grand library was bright and warm as sunshine poured through windows.
Arthur sat with Maya at the big desk to read the papers.
Arthur: From this day on, this house will always be your home.
Maya: Can we keep all the books inside the library forever too?
Arthur: Every single book belongs to you now, my little hero!
Maya smiled as she sat on the arm of his big chair.
She felt proud that she had stayed brave during the scary moment.
The blue medicine pen sat safely back inside the wooden desk drawer.
Arthur opened the gold lock box and placed the true papers inside.
Arthur: No one will ever try to take our family home again.
Maya: I will always be here to protect you, Uncle Arthur!
Arthur laughed softly and gave her a warm kiss on the forehead.
The house was filled with peace and happiness once more that afternoon.
They looked out the window at the beautiful green gardens together now.
Maya knew that love and courage were stronger than any greedy plan.
They shared a warm cup of sweet tea by the cozy fireplace.
The library was no longer a place of fear or scary secrets.
It was a place where a small girl had saved everything today.
And their family story would continue happily for many years ahead.