Two uniformed police officers walked through the front entrance doors with firm steps.
They immediately spotted Victoria trying to slip out through the rear exit passageway.
Officer: Stop right there ma'am, and do not make any sudden moves!
Victoria: This man is lying and trying to kick me out of my home!
Mark: Officer, this woman was caught on security cameras committing severe child endangerment.
The lead officer looked at the clear video evidence presented on Mark's phone.
He nodded sternly and pulled out a pair of shiny metal handcuffs from his belt.
Officer: Victoria Vance, you are under arrest for emotional cruelty and petty theft.
Victoria: Get your hands off me, because you have no idea who I am!
The officer clicked the handcuffs tightly around Victoria's wrists behind her back.
She screamed hysterically as she was escorted down the grand marble hallway steps.
Her expensive high heels clicked loudly against the polished floor as she struggled.
Victoria: You will regret the day you ever crossed me Mark Davis!
Mark: The only thing I regret is allowing you near my son in the first place.
The police officers removed her from the estate and placed her in the patrol vehicle.
The front door closed softly, restoring absolute peace and quiet to the house.
Mark took a deep breath of relief and turned around to look at Ellen.
Mark: Ellen, you saved my son today and I can never thank you enough.
Ellen: I only did what any decent human being would do for a child.
Mark: Starting today, your salary is doubled and you are head of household management.
Ellen smiled through her remaining tears and wiped her eyes with her apron.
Ellen: Thank you so much sir, I will always protect young Leo like family.
Mark returned to the study and lifted his toddler into a warm embrace.
The sun shone brightly through the high glass windows, filling the home with light.