Eleanor struggled against the firm grip of the police officer.
Her loud voice echoed through the vast empty marble foyer.
Eleanor: Arthur, you are throwing away thirty years of marriage!
Arthur: You threw it away when you committed your first crime.
Clara stepped forward until she stood near the stair edge.
She looked calmly at the woman who had tried to hurt her.
Clara: My father's name is completely clean once again today.
Eleanor: You ruined my entire life, you ungrateful girl!
Clara: Your own greed and cruel choices ruined your life, Eleanor.
The officers led Eleanor out through the front double doors.
She looked back one last time with tears in her eyes.
The heavy doors closed shut behind her with a loud click.
A quiet peaceful feeling settled over the whole grand house.
Arthur walked over to stand right beside young Clara.
Arthur: This home belongs to you and my grand-child now.
Clara: Are you sure about this big decision, Arthur?
Arthur: I want to make up for every mistake Eleanor made.
He pointed to the grand staircase where the conflict had started.
Arthur: We will change this place into a home filled with love.
Clara placed her hand over her growing baby bump gently.
She felt a soft kick from inside for the first time.
A genuine warm smile spread across her hopeful young face.
Clara: My baby is going to grow up safe and happy here.
Arthur: And your father would be so proud of your courage.
They walked out onto the bright sunny front porch together.
The warm summer breeze blew softly through the green trees.
The long dark shadow of deceit was finally gone forever.
A brand new chapter of truth and peace had finally begun.