Two local sheriff deputies walked quickly through the side gate onto the pool patio.
Arthur immediately pointed a stern finger straight at Clara's pale face.
Arthur: Officers, arrest this woman right now for child endangerment and fraud.
Clara: Arthur, please talk to me! We can settle this privately inside!
Officer: Ma'am, place your hands behind your back without making a scene.
The officer clicked cold steel handcuffs tightly around Clara's slender wrists.
Clara sobbed wildly as she was led away toward the waiting police cruiser.
Arthur took a deep breath and turned around to face Elena and his son.
He looked down at the floor with deep guilt and overwhelming shame in his heart.
Arthur: Elena, I don't know how I can ever apologize for doubting you.
Elena: You were scared for your son, Mr. Sterling. I understand completely.
Arthur: That is no excuse for how horribly I treated a loyal member of our family.
He reached into his pocket and pulled out his mobile phone to call his lawyer.
Arthur: I am starting the divorce proceedings and criminal charges immediately today.
Leo hugged Elena tightly around her waist as Toby babbled happily in her arms.
Leo: Thank you for saving my little brother, Elena.
Elena: I will always keep both of you safe, no matter what happens.
Arthur walked over and placed a hand gently on Elena's cold wet shoulder.
Arthur: You saved my boy today while risking your own life in that deep water.
Elena: Anyone would have done the exact same thing for a child, sir.
Arthur: No, very few people have a heart as brave and honest as yours.
He promised to fix everything that had been broken during this terrible ordeal.
The dark cloud that hung over the grand estate was finally starting to clear.