Chapter 217

I reflexively pursed my lips, unsure how to respond to Layla's question. I hadn't wanted the Fords to know about my pregnancy. If they knew that I was pregnant with Jonathan's child, they would definitely fight for custody rights after Jonathan and I got divorced. Considering their financial strength, I had no chance of winning against them in court. This child was a family member I had gone to great pains to gain, so I couldn't allow that sort of situation to happen. I stayed silent, but Layla seemed to read something from my expression. After a long while, she finally sighed and said, "I don't want to get involved in the matter between you and Jonathan, but as for the child…" She gazed at me and continued, "If Jonathan regains consciousness, I hope that you can at least discuss the child's custody rights with him; if he doesn't, it's up to you what you do with the child. "Of course, I hope you'll keep the child, and we'll give you a large sum of money if you do—this isn't a th