Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan) novel Chapter 500

I glanced at Hannah. "At the hospital, I noticed Zora's phone screensaver was a photo taken back then, with the backdrop of those classic window lattices at the Silverdale City old mansion!"

"So that's what it was!"

I blurted out without thinking, "Which makes Jaylan a complete idiot! Even if Carl was switched, he didn't care enough. Otherwise, I can't believe he couldn't find where he is in three years!"

I held back the tears in my eyes and said through clenched teeth, "He's not fit to be a father!"

"That man is a useless dumbass," Hannah cursed, her hatred palpable.

"I'm also dumb," I said with a bitter smile, shaking my head. "I was fooled, thinking I was doing a great job as a mom, even priding myself on how unique this child was turning out to be."

"Allie... what are you planning to do with the kid?"

The question tore at me, the one I dreaded the most.

Hannah realized her timing might have been off and quickly changed the subject, "Also, should we head back to the hospital?"

I took a deep breath, standing at the entrance of the police station, gazing at the unfamiliar streets, and said faintly, "We'll talk about it later. After all, he's been with me for a few years now. Where can I even send him?"

The image of his tear-streaked face crying for 'mommy' flashed before my eyes, and I murmured to myself, "Where can I send him?"

Back at the hospital, Carl was still sound asleep, probably due to the sedatives. He was resting peacefully, his breathing even, but his little face was pale, like an injured rag doll.

I sat by his side, watching over him. Let Jaylan take care of him? That good-for-nothing had no clue how to care for a child. How could I let this kid suffer with him? I was certain under Jaylan's care, the Dawsons would treat him poorly. He'd be better off dead, and Jerome certainly didn't want him alive.

And Zora had no family left. All of them, just gone.

Keep him with me? I laughed at myself. What a saint I was! Was I really going to raise my rival's child?