Because they’re interweaved story arcs. Yes I’m tired of the one-dimensional Ann in the stereotypical wicked step-mother role. But, we do get occasional smiles out of it. Maybe just one when she was sent in her way from the Fuse (sadly with her food — and free too). She’ll hopefully be vanquished again soon
If the benefit is racism, yes. If it’s for their basic needs, they have no clue