Locking eyes with the dissatisfied judge, he spoke in a raspy voice. “My wife needs me at this moment, so… I request a change of counsel for my client.

The judge was taken aback.

Waylen’s client was equally stunned.

A collective sense of disbelief engulfed the room.

The case was on the brink of conclusion, mere minutes away from its resolution. Waylen would have preserved his untarnished record, solidifying his status as a legend within legal circles.

Yet, what was he doing now?

The judge’s countenance contorted, and he cleared his throat before addressing Waylen, “Mr. Fowler, have you made your decision? If you leave the courtroom now, your license to practice law will be revoked for a duration of two years. You will be barred from the court for the foreseeable future.”

Waylen had already begun walking towards the exit.

He suddenly halted, his voice carrying a hint of nonchalance as he uttered, “More than two years. Henceforth, I will leave the legal circle forever.”

He made the solemn announcement.

The media erupted into a frenzy.

The case itself paled in significance as everyone’s attention became fixated on Waylen’s profound choice.

The luminary of the legal sphere made an astonishing departure.

Could this be some elaborate April Fool’s Day prank?

Elvira, standing in the wake of Waylen’s departure, teetered on the edge of madness. Did Waylen truly comprehend the magnitude of his actions?

Merely due to Rena’s sudden disappearance, he chose to forsake his esteemed position in the legal world?

How could he do this? humiliation? accompanied by Jazlyn, who pondered over his decision to reevaluate his path.

How could he subject himself to such Waylen strode with purpose, his pace swift,

Outside, reporters swarmed the car, tightly encircling it, impeding Waylen from starting the engine.

Gripping the car door with one hand, Waylen declared softly, his voice carrying deep resólve, “My wife is missing. I must search for her now. I used to believe that the courtroom held utmost importance in my life but now I understand that my family is what truly matters. I love my wife with all my heart.”

Having spoken those words, he slipped into the car.

Gradually, the reporters dispersed, creating a path for him…

A profound silence blanketed the scene.

Everyone stood stunned by this decision.

As Waylen departed, he had expected to feel a pang of reluctance.

However, it did not surface, for he knew he was heading toward the most significant person in his life…

That night, Rena relinquished her dreams of becoming a renowned pianist.

Rena had risked her life to bring their daughter into the world.

Waylen, too, could relinquish that which he held dear. He would never allow Rena to face her struggles alone, especially during times of sorrow…

Elvira’s anguished screams echoed from behind.

Countless onlookers directed disdainful gazes her way…

It had become apparent that Mr. Fowler genuinely cherished his wife, while Miss Coleman persisted in pestering and wreaking havoc upon other people’s families…

Subsequently, someone pull the trings from behind the scene.

Elvira’s compromising photographs flooded the public domain, tarnishing her reputation as promiscuous.

Waylen’s withdrawal from the legal circle ignited a whirlwind of commotion in the outside world.

He declined all interviews, instructing the driver to navigate towards the Fowler family cemetery.

Indeed, Rena awaited him there.

Clad in her hospital gown, she stood serenely.

Silently, Waylen approached her, Rena seemed to have anticipated his arrival, and without turning around, she whispered softly, “Alexis would have been a month old by now.”

Waylen tenderly grasped Rena’s shoulder, displaying a delicate touch.

Contrary to her usual behavior, she refrained from breaking away from his embrace.

She allowed him to hold her for an extended duration, the passing moments stretching into eternity.

As the sun reached its zenith, she finally voiced her query, her words dripping with determination, “Waylen, when will our paths diverge?”

Waylen’s body exhibited a subtle rigidity, betraying his inner tension.

He had anticipated this topic to arise today, yet he was unwilling to relinquish her easily.

He clung to the hope of stalling the inevitable, harboring aspirations to salvage their fractured union.

He maintained a prolonged silence before hoarsely uttering, “Let us bide our time a little longer.” With that, Rena emancipated herself from his grasp, severing the physical connection.

She pivoted, her gaze fixed upon him, as within her heart, she had already passed a judgment of condemnation. She was resolute in her decision to part ways.\

“Why persist?” she queried in a husky tone. “Let us dissolve this union expeditiously Each of us must embark on a new journey. This marriage, initially borne of Alexis’ existence, has now lost its purpose. With her absence, we…”

Waylen interjected, interrupting her train of thought.

His gaze, profound and unwavering, bore into her as he cautiously inquired in a subdued and humble manner, “If Alexis was still alive, would you return to me also?”

He skillfully phrased his query, tactfully avoiding a direct inquiry about divorce.”

He queried, “Will you come back to me?”

Unaware of his subtle manipulation of words, Rena failed to grasp the underlying intention.

Gazing at the pallid sky, she murmured softly, “Regrettably, there is no if left between us.”

Waylen advanced once more, enveloping her in a gradual embrace. Before she could extract herself from his clutches, he whispered, “I will comply, Rena… Permit me to hold you for a while longer.”

Silent and tender, he clung to her.

In that moment, Waylen remained uncertain about the length of their impending separation. It could span years-two or three or perhaps an entire lifetime.

Regardless of the duration, he resolved to convince himself.

ought to

proposed, “Let us revisit our former abode for a meal. I will request Jazlyn

in freeing

lips

clasped her hand firmly and pleaded, “It’s just a meal, nothing more. I will sign the papers

earnestly, his

Finally, Rena relented.

as Waylen dialed Jazlyn, instructing her on

hour later, Waylen steered the car toward

a

Rococo-style drapes, the piano and the azure vases persisted, mirroring the past. Waylen even retrieved the injured Snowball from the veterinary hospital, and the dog was now

arrival, Snowball darted

out, her touch gentle as she caressed

hand, Waylen whispered in a hushed tone, “If you wish, you may take

a subtle nod, a gesture of

clad in hospital attire. Seeking a more appropriate attire, she

the meal, silence

the delectable cuisine, two divorce

aside, his voice a mere whisper, “We shall peruse them once we have finished

he served her, ensuring she

modest amount, Rena delicately placed

the knife

he responded, “I have yet

devoid of any semblance of impatience. However desolate she might have felt, she understood the need to confront reality and forge

reclaimed her

She yearned for solitude…

stock funds, and cash, the sum total exceeding

couldn’t bring herself

not burden yourself excessively

eyes glistened with

She signed…

Pausing momentarily, he inquired

Rena remained silent.

moment, he

not divulge her plans now that they were

It was all over.

to her feet, Rena beckoned Snowball, fastening its leash. Just before departing, she whispered softly, “I’m

remained seated at

yearned to offer her a ride, yet feared the pain of

upon her composed countenance, reminding himself that this was for the best. Finally,

head, muttering an

It was truly over…

fingers, Waylen unexpectedly declared, “Rena, believe it or

Rena faltered momentarily.

fingertips brushed against the cold metal doorknob. She then

the sun

he had

car, Rena remained silent, her gaze

no desire to

“No.”

“By the way, that scoundrel announced to withdraw

“If it holds no

Rena’s heart raced.

what Waylen’s

chose to abandon his legal

cease dwelling on such

was time to release her worries about him, for their chapter had reached its

Rena’s departure, Waylen found himself alone within

overwhelming emptiness pervaded the

Profound loneliness engulfed him.

with Mark’s assistance in securing a three-year visa to Rouemn, he comprehended the extent of

her return?

oblivious

papers for a potential future. Even though his heart yearned for her and sorrow clung to

he summoned the melodies of the Moonlight

his fingertips, a symphony that

has opened her eyes, I believed you should be the first to receive this news. Perhaps you wish

clutched his

Adam’s apple bobbed incessantly, until he mustered the strength to control his emotions. “I’ll

hour later, a black Maybach halted at the

in humans. Alexis had been entrusted here two weeks prior. Naturally, the treatment came

the care here was measured

by a blonde

“She is quite fortunate.

challenges, as we remain uncertain about her developmental trajectory. Nevertheless… She must remain within our facility under observation and monitoring

capsule against

lay baby

extraordinary radiance and beauty. Faint blue veins traced the contours of her eyebrows, a

fixed her gaze

her cherubic face, her toothless gum

He pressed a kiss against the capsule, whispering, “Alexis, I am… Daddy.

had elapsed and the fateful

stepping onto the bustling exit with a

cool demeanor and swiftly removed his sunglasses. Passionately, he embraced

cheeks, while Rena, a mere spectator, found herself rendered utterly helpless by the

Rena couldn’t help but despise Zack, labeling him as an

leadership at the music studio, channeling his inherent talent, which he had inherited from Brandon, his own father. Under Zack’s guidance, the business had flourished and extended its influence to even Heron,

pursued Danna until he

development, he

after embarking on a relationship with Danna, Zack renounced his indulgence in alcohol and ceased his frequent visits to bars

in Rouemn, Zack faithfully made the journey

primarily due to Eloise’s recurring leg injury, necessitating

invested in some French restaurants, her occasional piano performances added a touch of enchantment to

stunningly beautiful, and financially independent woman,

heart remained untouched by

the illustrious Exceed Group, on the top floor of the soaring 68-story building, the CEO’s office exuded an air

documents, his captivating features further enhanced by the gentle illumination streaming in through the French

open the office door and

her boss, admiring his

of 33, Waylen had blossomed into a distinguished

him to pause his writing and retrieve the bag with intrigue. A subtle cough escaped Jazlyn’s lips as she broke

raised his eyes to meet Jazlyn’s

“Yes, Rena might stay in

now shifting to the

the pangs of jealousy stirring within him. While the pair appeared just like friends in the pictures, it was

knew that Zack went

remained unable to visit Rouemn, immobilized by his commitment to Alexis, and fearful of disturbing

Rena’s photographs. However, with Zack omnipresent in

undeniable jealousy, Jazlyn discreetly placed an invitation card on the desk and whispered, “It’s an invitation to Mr. and Mrs. Figueroa’s grand fourth wedding anniversary celebration. Rumor has

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