everyone is out here bashing Jeannette... there’s a reason for her selfish nature... you have to remember that she grew up as an orphan, the mansion didn’t belong to her as a home and Mr.White wasn’t her father. she constantly LONGED, WISHED, and CRIED over having a family of her own (Claude + Athy) and that’s why she is so possessive of them since she’s finally starting to create a relationship with them.
she’s afraid of losing them and being on her own again.
also, to those of you who are mad that Jeannette seems to be taking over this arc — don’t worry. the main character is still Athy, the author just wants to stir up some heartache and drama for the climax.