Pregnant and Homeless✔

Chapter 35

"This is very much a legal document. He has the right to file custody of Jamaica, but he won't get too far." Eric explained. "You're not married to him as thus he's not Jamaica's legal father. His name is not on her certificate; he didn't sign it. Which means you have complete control. For him to move forward, he'll need to do a paternity test to confirm he's the father and you can deny him that test."

I felt a weight being lifted off my shoulder, "I have full control?"

Eric smiled, "Yes, you do."

"What if he got a court petition?" Valdo questioned.

Eric looked at Valdo, "Well, the DNA would have to be done. If he's the father, then he'll have equal rights and responsibilities towards Jamaica as well, and he'd be able to move forward to file for custody."

I closed my eyes and rubbed my temples. "So he still could win the case?" Thinking about William having my baby was giving me a headache. He was only doing this because he lost. Valdo had embarrassed him, and the whole town found out about it in hours.

"He won't. The court would never give a man like him full custody of a child. I still have the video that Marcos sent me. We could always use that against him in court." Using the restaurant video was a good idea to prove that William didn't want Jamaica, but what if it didn't work?

"What if that doesn't work? What if he comes up with some big excuse to why he was behaving that way?" William showed his true colours the day he denied being Jamaica's father. It came off even worst when he chose to embarrass me in the restaurant. He even made his friends gave him a beating just so he could pin it on Valdo. What else was he capable of?

Eric looked at us and said quietly, "I'm telling you this as a friend." he bent closer to us, "There are many other ways we can make sure that he never gets close to Jamaica."

"Like?" If they were other ways to get that psycho far from my child, then I'm taking it.

Eric looked between Valdo and I, "The two of you could get married. Valdo can adopt Jamaica as his own. You wouldn't need William's consent because he technically abandoned her."

Valdo and I looked at each other in silence. It was a great idea, but how did Valdo feel about it? I doubt he wanted to make an eighteen-year-old his wife. Was he even ready to be a father? I knew he wanted me in his future but was he prepared to make such a big commitment to someone he met only a few months ago?

It was a good idea but was it even possible, "How can we do that? I was served today. The court would know something is up."

"Not really." Eric looked down at the paper. "I'll keep this. You have not been served."

I frowned. Could he do that? Was it legal?

Eric smiled, "It's okay. I'll take care of it. You guys can take some time to think about it, but we'll have to move quickly. I have some links; we could have this sorted in two weeks."

I looked at Eric and nod. As far as I could see, this was the best option. If marry Valdo and I never have to worry about dealing with William again. There were also so many other benefits of being his wife.

"Thanks, Eric. I really appreciate your help on this." Valdo thanked as he stood from the chair.

"That's what friends are for."

I stood from the seat and thanked Eric as well. I'm so glad he was able to see us so soon. I went in a panic mood when I read the papers that were handed to me. Valdo managed to calm me down and called Eric, who insisted we came to his office immediately.

We exit Eric's office in silence. I didn't know what to say. I couldn't stop replaying Eric's words.

Marry Valdo, keep Jamaica