Madam York called out Carson for ignoring his biological daughter to adopt Stella. In Hey Mommy! Time for a New Daddy! Episode 7, Mr. York Sr. was introduced to Talia by Madam York. She even asked Samantha to serve tea for her father-in-law, though she wasn't officially married to Carson yet. Ellie or Samantha—who would end up as Carson's lawful wife?
