Sarah carried young Leo up the grand spiral staircase to the nursery.
The sunlight shone through the giant glass windows along the second floor.
Margarethe followed closely behind with loud, heavy steps on the marble.
Her bright green dress rustled angrily against the decorative wooden railing.
She grabbed the edge of the hallway table and stopped Sarah short.
Margarethe: You think you are so special in this house, Sarah.
Maid Sarah: I am just doing my job, ma'am.
Margarethe: You are just a hired maid who needs to learn her place.
Sarah kept her eyes lowered to keep the peace.
She tried to step past the woman into the quiet nursery room.
Margarethe blocked the doorway with a cruel smile on her face.
She reached out and snatched the crying baby away from Sarah.
Maid Sarah: Please, ma'am, be careful with his head!
Margarethe: Get your hands off him right now!
Margarethe backed away toward the open upper balcony over the main hall.
The central atrium fell two full stories down to the polished floor.
Sarah felt cold fear rush through her entire body instantly.
She held out her open hands and took a cautious step forward.
Maid Sarah: Please step back from the railing, ma'am.
Margarethe: Stay right where you are, Sarah!
Maid Sarah: Think about what you are doing right now!
Margarethe looked down at the deep fall beneath her high heels.
Her eyes went wild with sudden rage and greedy thoughts.
She gripped the small child over the cold stone edge.
Margarethe: Even this illegitimate brat will never touch my money!
Sarah screamed as Margarethe leaned over the open space.
The innocent child let out a loud and terrified cry.
Margarethe loosened her hands with a cold heart.