Madeline actually wanted Jeremy to be responsible for her?

Did this mean that Madeline was agreeing to let her be part of the family?

There were many doubts in Hannah's mind.

While she was in a state of confusion and shock, she saw Karen pulling Madeline to the side.

She then saw Karen whispering in Madeline's ear, but she could not hear what Karen was saying to Madeline.

“Eveline, what are you talking about? Are you agreeing to take this woman on Jeremy’s behalf?”

Karen looked at Madeline