Chapter 36

Jordan echoed Josephine's sentiments from the side. "If Ms. Madison were my sister, I'd take good care of her. Nobody would ever push her around. I'd be the best brother ever. Who wouldn't want a sister as amazing as her?" Harvey didn't know what to say. He felt like he was being subtly criticized. Walking over, he grabbed Jordan's shoulder and moved him away from Madison. "Maddie is part of the Locke family, and she has the Locke blood in her. We're glad Mrs. Salle is fond of her, but Maddie already has her parents and brothers." Harvey wanted to make a point about them being related by blood. Jordan deliberately mumbled, "Having one doesn't make much difference." William, Tanya, and Harvey were at a loss for words. Harvey became aware of the issue with Madison and earnestly responded, "We admit that we were wrong in the past, and we'll make sure to do better going forward. As Mrs. Salle had pointed out, having a sister like Maddie is a blessing, so we will protect her from har