Elena moved quickly toward the top of the grand marble staircase.
Leo reached for the smooth wooden banister to steady his balance.
Elena grabbed the boy's small shoulder and pulled him backward roughly.
The poor child stumbled toward the edge of the steep stone steps.
Leo let out a loud gasp as his small foot slipped off the tread.
Sarah moved instantly across the slippery foyer floor without any hesitation.
She dropped her cleaning cloths onto the ground as she ran forward.
Her hearts dropped into her throat as she stretched her arms out wide.
Leo lost his balance completely and tipped backward off the top landing.
Sarah lunged across the bottom steps just as the boy fell down.
She caught Leo securely in her arms right before he hit the hard floor.
The impact sent both of them sliding across the polished white marble.
Sarah held the trembling child tightly against her protective chest.
Leo began sobbing hysterically while clinging tightly to Sarah's uniform.
Leo: Sarah, I was so scared, she pulled me back!
Sarah: Hush now, sweetheart, you are safe in my arms.
Sarah looked up toward the top of the staircase with pure anger.
Elena stood above them with a cold and calculating stare on her face.
She did not look worried or sorry for what had just occurred.
Instead, Elena carefully smoothed down the front of her expensive white dress.
Sarah: Don't you ever dare to touch him again, Elena!
Elena: Watch your mouth, maid, or you will lose your job today!
Sarah: You could have hurt this poor boy very badly just now!
Elena: The clumsy child tripped over his own loose shoelaces, Sarah.
Leo buried his tear-stained face deeper into Sarah's dark shoulder.
The small boy was shaking violently from the terrifying experience.
Elena slowly walked down the marble steps with an arrogant smile.
Elena: No one will ever take the word of a poor maid over mine.
Sarah stood up while keeping one protective arm wrapped around Leo.
She knew that Elena was trying to intimidate her into staying silent.
However, Sarah was fully prepared to fight for this young child's safety.
She heard the sudden heavy sound of the front door unlock behind them.
The massive wooden entry doors swung wide open into the high foyer.