The mansion was unusually quiet that afternoon.
Then Maria heard a baby crying from the marble foyer.
She hurried toward the sound and froze.
Little Ethan was on the floor, frightened and crying.
A thin strap was attached to the back of his clothing.
Standing nearby was Victoria in an elegant red dress.
Maria stared at her.
What are you doing?
Victoria looked irritated.
Mind your own business.
Maria rushed toward the baby.
He should not be down here like this.
Victoria stepped closer.
I said leave him alone.
Maria ignored her.
She lifted Ethan carefully into her arms.
The baby immediately clung to her and continued crying.
Victoria reached for the strap.
Give him to me.
Maria stepped away.
No.
Victoria’s expression hardened.
You work for this family.
Maria looked directly at her.
And my job is to protect him.
Victoria suddenly raised her voice.
Then the enormous front doors opened.
Daniel Carter had come home early.
He stopped the moment he saw Maria holding his crying son.
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