The aunts

So I am about halfway through season 1 of the handsmaid tail. So please no spoilers!

I got the episode 6 (S1) where they ask all the handsmaids to attend the party because they have the representatives from Mexico there. I know the aunts are evil and mean but there was a moment between Aunt Lydia and Jeanine when Serena asked Aunt Lydia to remove all of the "damaged" girls (girls who had injuries) it made me kinda tear up when aunt Lydia was upset she didn't want them there and then promised jeanine the tray of deserts when she started to freak out.

I know the aunts are awful but I can't help think in some way they care and want to honor the girls more than the family's do. Ik I will probably get dragged for this opinion but I wanted to know others thoughts on the aunts.