The entire mansion felt quiet and peaceful once again after the front door locked.
Bright natural daylight filled every corner of the grand marble foyer hall.
Richard walked over to the sofa and sat down right next to little Maya.
He pulled her into a big warm hug and kissed her cheek gently.
Richard: She is gone now, sweetheart. She will never come back here.
Maya: Is she really gone forever, Daddy?
Richard: Yes, my baby girl. You are totally safe in your home.
Maya: I was so scared when I was near the railing.
Richard: I know, but Daddy will always jump to catch you every time.
Marcus walked over with a soft smile on his professional face.
Marcus: The restraining order will be officially filed by tomorrow morning, Richard.
Richard: Thank you, Marcus. Make sure she cannot come within five miles.
Marcus: She will not risk criminal prison time by breaking the order.
Richard: That gives me complete peace of mind for Maya's future.
Maya held up her little pink teddy bear toward her smiling father.
Maya: Teddy says thank you for saving us today, Daddy!
Richard: Teddy and you are the most important things in my whole world.
Richard took Maya's small hand and walked toward the sunny backyard garden.
They sat down together on the green grass near the bright red flower beds.
Richard realized that protecting his daughter was his greatest duty in life.
No amount of wealth or fake romance could ever replace true family devotion.
Maya laughed happily as she tossed her pink teddy bear up into the air.
Richard caught the toy in mid-air and smiled with pure contentment.
They were finally safe, happy, and free from secret cruelty forever.