Clara: It's okay, baby. Daddy is up there. No one is ever going to hurt you again.
Arthur walked down the stairs slowly, his body trembling from the surge of adrenaline. As soon as his feet hit the main foyer floor, he rushed over to Clara and fell to his knees, wrapping his arms around both Clara and his baby daughter.
Arthur: Is she hurt? Did she hit the floor at all? Tell me the truth, Clara!
Clara: She didn't touch the marble, Mr. Miller. I caught her full in my arms. She's just scared from the shock.
Arthur: God... thank you. Thank you so much, Clara. You saved my daughter’s life. I can never repay you for this.
Clara: I did what anyone would do. I couldn't just stand there and watch it happen.
Arthur took Lily into his arms, squeezing his eyes shut as he pressed his forehead against the infant's soft head. The baby let out a tiny whimper and snuggled into his chest.
Arthur: I was so blind. I brought that monster into our home because I thought Lily needed a mother figure after Sarah passed away.
Clara: She never cared about Lily, sir. Every time you left for business, she treated her like an unwanted chore.
Arthur: Why didn't you tell me sooner? Why didn't anyone say anything?
Clara: Evelyn threatened to fire me and make sure I never worked in this city again if I said a word to you. She said you would always take her word over mine.
Arthur: I would have believed you if I knew... God, I feel like such a fool.
Evelyn came walking down the stairs, holding her designer handbag tightly, her eyes fixed on the front door as she tried to walk past them without saying another word.
Arthur: Stop right there, Evelyn.
Evelyn: I'm leaving, just like you told me to. Don't touch me.
Arthur: You're not going anywhere. The security gates at the driveway are locked. I hit the emergency button on my phone the second I slapped you.
Evelyn: What?! You locked me inside the estate?!
Arthur: The police are on their way right now. You're going to sit on that sofa and wait for them.
Evelyn: This is false imprisonment! You can't keep me here against my will!
Arthur: You attempted to murder a baby, Evelyn! Do you really think a false imprisonment claim is going to save you now?
Evelyn glared at Clara with burning rage, pointing an manicured finger directly at the maid's face.
Evelyn: This is all your fault! You stupid, low-class maid! You ruined everything!
Clara: I saved an innocent baby from a monster. If that ruins your life, I'd do it ten times over.
Evelyn: You won't get a dime of his money, you know that right? You think he's going to reward you? You're just hired help!
Arthur: Shut up, Evelyn! She has more honor in her pinky finger than you have in your entire body!
The distant sound of police sirens began echoing down the long residential street, getting closer and closer to the gates of the estate.
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