Other than Robert, no one else knew what Joseph was planning. Therefore, the Smith family was confused about Joseph's sudden suicide. They didn't know what had happened.
Therefore, when they saw Joline and Edwin, they immediately put down their infighting and welcomed them warmly.
Obviously, they knew very well that after the Smith family lost Joseph, their family would be scattered. If there was anyone who could keep their previous status and bright lives, it would be the Anderson family.
However, when Robert was brought in with his hands tied up, their fantasies were immediately shattered.
Joline listed out the things Joseph had done in the dark.
She had trusted Joseph before, so even though some things were suspicious, Joline had never suspected Joseph. However, when the trust filter was broken, all the suspicions in the past came to the surface, exposing everything that had been hidden in the dark.
