The bright sun beat down on the large backyard of the coastal mansion.
Elena adjusted her clean apron as she wiped down the glass patio tables.
She had worked for the wealthy Vance family for nearly two years without issue.
Mr. Richard Vance was a busy executive who spent long hours at his office downtown.
His wife Sarah spent her time shopping and hosting expensive charity events.
Elena loved taking care of little baby Lily because the child was always smiling.
She set her cleaning cloth down and walked toward the edge of the pool.
Suddenly a loud splash echoed across the quiet marble courtyard.
Elena turned her head quickly and saw the stroller sinking into the deep water.
Baby Lily was trapped inside the floating blanket near the center of the pool.
Elena did not hesitate for a single second to save the helpless child.
She kicked off her heavy shoes and dived directly into the cold water.
The water rushed past her eyes as she swam quickly toward the bottom.
She reached out her arms and grabbed the soft fabric of the baby blanket.
Elena kicked her legs hard to bring the child up to the sunny surface.
She broke through the water gasp for fresh air near the pool tile wall.
The baby coughed softly and began to cry in her wet arms.
Elena held the small child close against her chest with deep relief.
She climbed onto the wet tiles on her knees while shivering from the cold.
Then she heard quick footsteps running across the stone terrace.
Sarah Vance stood near the patio doors with a strange look on her face.
She did not run forward to help her crying baby at all.
Instead she pulled out her expensive phone and dialed a quick phone number.
Elena wiped the pool water from her eyes and held the baby tight.
She thought Sarah was calling an ambulance to check on the small child.
But the harsh words that followed changed everything in an instant.