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Chapter 300:
At Kretol City Hospital.
Dayna emerged from the operating room, pale as a sheet, just as someone came storming down the corridor with a trail of curses. “Dayna Flynn, you’re beyond heartless! How could you do something so cold to your own child? That was your own flesh and blood. But you just got rid of it like that p>
Once Layla slipped away, Laura had kept tabs on Dayna’s every move. The moment word reached her that Dayna had checked into the hospital, she raced over, only to arrive a bit too late. Thinking that Jaxton had already been sent abroad by Wyatt, Laura glared at Dayna, her face twisted with anger. Nurses managed to keep Laura from hitting Dayna right there in the hallway.
Dayna caught sight of Laura’s fury and only offered a mocking smile. “Why are you so upset? I was only carrying a daughter, who couldn’t be the heir to the Morrison family. Besides, the Morrison family’s wealth is gone, Jaxton has been taken to God knows where, and you really expect me to bring his child into this world? Why would I let her be born only to live in misery p>
Laura searched for words to retort, but nothing came. By then, what was done could not be undone. Slumping onto a plastic bench nearby, Laura watched as the nurse wheeled Dayna away. Regret settled heavily in her chest, loneliness taking root as she questioned every choice she had ever made.
The next day, in a suburban house.
When Amelia’s gaze settled on Layla’s rounded stomach, she asked, “Have you figured out what you want to do p>
𝖢𝘩𝗶𝘯𝖾sе 𝗇о𝘷𝗲lѕ 𝗍raո𝘴l𝘢𝘵𝘦𝖽 o𝘯
Laura had spent hours searching every corner for Layla after Dayna’s abortion, finally discovering her hiding place. But guards at the gate had made it impossible for Laura to reach Layla herself, so she had turned to Amelia.
Stepping into the house, Amelia shared Laura’s message with Layla, including news of Dayna’s abortion. After considering everything, Layla finally agreed to go back to the Morrison estate with Laura.
Confusion settled in as Amelia tried to make sense of Layla’s decision. Originally, Layla had run here to escape Laura, who had been determined to force her to end the pregnancy. But now, after everything that had happened, Layla seemed ready to return to the Morrison estate. It made little sense to Amelia.
Reading the confusion on Amelia’s face, Layla let a bitter smile curl her lips. “You probably can’t understand my decision from where you stand, Amelia. Life for someone poor like me works differently from yours p>
Before Amelia could reply, Layla continued, “If nothing unexpected happens, this might be my only chance at motherhood. I’m just an ordinary person, and raising a child alone isn’t something I can manage. Even though the Morrisons are no longer wealthy, they still have more than most people ever will. Besides, this baby could be the only grandchild they ever get. I trust they’ll look after him. I just want my child to be cared for p>
With that, Layla stood and started for the door. As she left, Amelia found herself lost in thought. Mothers always seemed willing to sacrifice anything for their children. That same drive had led her own mother to marry Ricky, hoping to provide a complete home. Unfortunately, her mother’s choice hadn’t been the best, as she ended up with someone like Ricky.
“Wait a second p>
Layla was already at the doorway when Amelia’s voice made her pause, nerves flickering across her face. “Mrs. Stewart, do you need anything else p>
Instead of answering, Amelia approached and pulled a bank card from her purse, handing it to Layla. “There’s five hundred thousand dollars on this. I want you to have it p>
For Amelia, the amount meant little. For Layla, it was a fortune. Hope sparked in Layla’s eyes, though she hesitated and shook her head. “I can’t accept this. You’ve already helped me in so many ways p>
“This isn’t about you. It’s for your baby,” Amelia interjected.
Under Amelia’s gentle insistence, Layla finally accepted the card. That eased Amelia’s heart, if only slightly. No matter how wild things had gotten lately, at least Layla’s child would be spared from the chaos.