The bright morning sun poured through the massive crystal windows of the grand foyer.
Golden light danced across the polished white marble floors of the mansion.
Elena adjusted her clean apron as she held the soft broom in her hands.
She had worked as a maid for the wealthy family for three years.
She loved the peaceful quiet mornings before the household woke up completely.
Suddenly, a harsh voice echoed from the high ceiling above the stairs.
Victoria stood at the edge of the second-floor balcony railing.
She wore a bright red silk robe that flowed loosely around her.
Her face was red with anger as she held a thick blanket in her hands.
Elena stopped sweeping and looked up toward the grand landing with wide eyes.
She could see the terror and confusion on the face of the young mother.
Victoria: I cannot handle this life for another single minute!
Elena: Ma'am, please step away from the edge of the balcony!
Victoria: Get out of my sight right now!
Elena set her broom down against the wall with shaking hands.
She took two quick steps toward the base of the massive staircase.
The mansion felt icy cold despite the bright sunlight streaming inside.
Several guests who stayed overnight in the guest rooms opened their doors.
They looked down from the hallway with total shock on their faces.
Victoria waved her arms wildly while screaming at the top of her lungs.
She pushed a heavy decorative vase near the edge of the railing.
The ceramic vase crashed down onto the hard floor below with a loud smash.
Glass pieces scattered across the smooth marble surface near Elena's feet.
Elena gasped and covered her mouth as the loud sound filled the foyer.
Elena: Please calm down before somebody gets hurt!
Victoria: Nobody tells me how to live my own life!
Victoria turned around quickly and ran toward the nursery down the hall.
Elena knew she had to act fast to protect the sleeping infant.
She rushed up the slippery marble stairs as fast as her legs could carry her.
Her heart hammered inside her chest like a heavy drumbeat.
She reached the top floor just as Victoria grabbed the tiny cradle.
The sweet baby boy was wrapped warmly in a blue knit blanket.
Victoria reached down and lifted the small bundle into her arms.
Her eyes looked wild and full of strange desperation.
Victoria: Take this child away from me!
Elena: Give me the baby right now, ma'am!
Elena reached out her arms gently to receive the innocent child.
She held the small baby close to her chest with pure relief.
The infant cooed softly, completely unaware of the chaos around him.
Elena stepped back slowly toward the quiet safety of the hallway.
Victoria glared at her with intense hatred in her dark eyes.
The drama in the grand mansion was only just beginning to unfold.