Later that afternoon, the sun lit up the bright living room windows.
Young Leo sat on the comfortable sofa with his knee properly wrapped.
He held his mother's silver frame, which now had clean new glass.
Arthur sat beside his small son and wrapped his arm around him.
Arthur: How is your leg feeling right now, my brave boy?
Leo: It feels much better now that stepmother is gone, Dad.
Arthur: She will never come back into this house ever again.
Victoria walked into the living room carrying a warm tray of tea.
She set the tray down on the low wooden coffee table gently.
Arthur stood up and looked at Victoria with a warm, genuine smile.
Arthur: Victoria, I want to offer you a new permanent position here.
Victoria: What kind of position do you mean, Mr. Vance?
Arthur: I want you to become the estate's head household manager.
Victoria blinked in sudden surprise at the incredibly generous offer made.
The promotion included a substantial salary increase and full family benefits.
Victoria: Sir, that is an amazingly kind offer to give me.
Arthur: You proved that you truly care for my son's real well-being.
Leo: Please say yes, Victoria! We need you here with us!
Victoria looked at the young boy's bright, hopeful, smiling face.
She felt a deep warmth spread through her gentle, caring heart.
Victoria: I would be honored to accept the position, Mr. Vance.
Leo cheered happily and gave Victoria a tight, gentle hug on sofa.
Arthur watched them with tears of genuine relief filling his eyes.
The dark shadow that had hung over the mansion was finally gone.
Justice had prevailed over selfish greed because one person stood up brave.
The house was once again filled with peace, safety, and true love.
Arthur knew his family was safe, protected by loyalty and truth always.