Clark paused, looking at Martha. "Would you keep a potential threat around if you were in her shoes?" he inquired.
Martha was taken aback, suddenly at a loss for words.
Indeed, if it were her, she wouldn't tolerate such a threat hanging around—competing for attention, adding stress.
Clark continued, "Serena wears the latest fashion and brandishes the newest accessories. This indicates that, at the very least, this family doesn't skimp on providing for her materially."
"I see your point, Clark."
"As for emotional aspects, I often hear Mom and Dad mentioning Serena. One moment Serena has won an award, the next she's been accepted to Summerfield College, then they're planning to take Serena out for dinner, and then visit her at school. Doesn't seem like she's being neglected."
Martha had lowered her head, afraid to utter a word.
"When their biological child returns, they can't just ignore her and continue to shower Serena with love alone. That wouldn't be fair."
