Dating dinner, Harvey turned to Madison and asked, âDo you like the new furniture? We can change it if youâre not into it.â
Before Madison could , queenie rested her chin on her hand sarcastically remarked, âYouâre spoiling Madison too much, Harvey. Sheâs been back for just a bit, and now, sheâs getting new furniture again.
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had the same furniture for over two years. Havenât you thought about upgradingher set, too?â
Harvey looked over and gazed at Rebecca âIs that how you feel?â
Rebeccaresponded, âNo, Harvey â
Queenie spoke up for Rebecca, âItâs not Beckyâs fault. Iâm just sticking up for her. Beckyâs your sister, too, so you shouldnât play favorites.â
Tanya loved Rebecca a lot, and she was worried about the latter getting hurt. So, she quickly reassured Rebecca, âWe treat Becky and Maddie equally. If Maddie gets new stuff, Becky will, too. Just tell Mom what you want, and Iâll get it for you,â
Rebecca beamed at Tanya. âYouâre the best, Mom!â
William looked at Rebecca with affection. âItâs only furniture. Donât let it bother you. Iâll get you something better and more expensive. Is that okay, my princess?â âThanks, Dad. Youâre the bestâ
With a look of admiration, Queenie held her face up with her hands. âMr. and Mrs. Locke are the best parents ever! Iâm so jealous of you, Becky!â
The dining table was filled with laughter and a heartwarming atmosphere.
Harvey furrowed his brows and looked at Madison.
jost sat there quietly, barely saying anything through the entire ordeal. She silently had her meal, as though she wasnât part of the lively chatter among the Locke family.
Out of nowhere, a mix of guilt and anger washed Harvey. He slammed his hand on the table, and the dining table went silent right away Harveyâs eyes were wide as he snapped, âWhy all the fuss about changing furniture? Maddieâs getting new stuff because sheâs using Rebeccaâs used furniture. Seriously are you really not seeing this, Mom and Dad queenie doesnât know anything, but you should.
âBecky is one of us, and so does Maddie. Canât you stop playing favorites?â
Rebecca was flabbergasted, whereas and William looked upset, Queenie gawked as she huddled in her seat The scene went quiet. Even Madison set down her cutlery, staring at Harvey with surprise Harvey calmed down. âStop keeping it all in, Maddie. If somethingâs bothering you, just speak up. I got your back.â
Madison blinked her eyes with a puzzled look. âIâm not being mistreated in any way.â
Rebecca started crying, tears streaming down her cheeks. Sobbing, She got up, turned around, and ran upstairs to her room Queenie hurriedly ran after her. Upon arriving at the stairs, she turned and snapped, âDonât you think youâre going too far, Harvey?
âAnd you, too.âQueenie pointed at Madison. âStop playing the pity card. You might fool others, but not me.â
The mood in the dining room was pretty tense.
William hurled, âSeriously, do you have to ruin a perfectly fine dinner like this?!
As William spoke, he flared his gate on Madison.
Harvey rose to his feet and quickly stood in front of Madison. âThis isnât on Maddie, Dad. I just couldnât stand it anymore.
William scoffed. â
know exactly how you treated Becky in the past. Who are you siding with now? Do you think Iâm blind?
Tanya looked at Madison with disappointment and a frown.
Since Madison wasnât raised by them, she was so petty. She came home not long ago and immediately started fighting for attention.
Tanya sternly added, âMaddie, you might be the heiress the Locke family, but so is Becky. We see you both as equals. Becky will always be our daughter. No one is going to kick out of the familyâ
She glanced at Madison. âIt doesnât matter who youâre trying to win over. Itâs all the same.â
No matter whether it was the Salle family or Harvey, nobody was going to kick Becky out.
Rebeccaâs upset crying could be heard from upstairs, Wam and Tanya tried calm her down, whereas Queenie let out her frustration angrily.