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.

to liberate

“Let us revisit our former abode for a meal. I will request Jazlyn to deliver the

freeing herself

graced her lips as she responded, “It is

and pleaded, “It’s just a meal, nothing more.

gaze pleaded earnestly,

Finally, Rena relented.

place in his vehicle, Rena watched as Waylen dialed Jazlyn, instructing her on his request.

hour later, Waylen steered the car toward the

unchanged, a

and the azure vases persisted, mirroring the past. Waylen even retrieved the injured Snowball from the veterinary

Rena’s arrival, Snowball darted toward

reached out, her touch gentle as she

whispered in a hushed tone, “If you

subtle nod, a gesture of

felt disinclined to dine with him while clad in hospital attire. Seeking a more appropriate attire, she ventured to the coat closet, selecting a dress

the meal, silence

cuisine, two divorce

them aside, his voice a mere whisper, “We

served her, ensuring

a modest amount, Rena delicately placed her fork down. “Waylen, let

knife

brief pause, he responded, “I

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

Rena reclaimed her

She yearned for solitude…

stock funds, and

bring herself

“Accept it. Do not burden yourself excessively with

glistened

She signed…

momentarily, he inquired casually,

Rena remained silent.

fleeting moment,

not divulge her

It was all over.

its

remained seated

yearned to offer her a ride, yet feared the pain

her composed countenance, reminding himself that this was for the best. Finally, he averted his gaze,

lowered her head, muttering an

It was truly over…

fingers, Waylen unexpectedly declared,

Rena faltered momentarily.

metal doorknob. She then clenched

sun shone

car awaited below, as he had personally come to

in the car, Rena remained silent, her gaze fixed upon the passing scenery

no desire to linger

“No.”

her intently and continued, “By the way, that scoundrel announced to withdraw from the

it holds no significance

Rena’s heart raced.

Waylen’s

he chose to abandon his legal career on the very day

to cease dwelling on such

it was time to release her worries about him, for

Rena’s departure, Waylen found himself alone within

overwhelming emptiness

Profound loneliness engulfed him.

Rena’s impending journey abroad, with Mark’s assistance in securing a

her return? Would there

remained oblivious

he had exchanged their divorce papers for a potential future. Even though his heart yearned for her and

before the piano, he summoned

keys danced beneath his fingertips, a symphony that

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

clutched his

the strength to control his emotions. “I’ll

later, a black Maybach halted at the entrance of

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

the care here was measured in

greeted by a

“She is quite fortunate.

about her developmental trajectory. Nevertheless… She must remain within our facility

cradled the capsule

lay baby

with a crown of delicate brown hair. Her eyes gleamed with an extraordinary radiance

her gaze

her cherubic face, her toothless gum peeking

anxieties were assuaged. He pressed a kiss

elapsed and the fateful moment had

gracefully emerged from the airport, stepping onto the

frame, shook off his cool demeanor and swiftly removed his sunglasses. Passionately, he embraced Danna,

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

old! Rena couldn’t help but despise Zack, labeling

the past three years, Zack had assumed 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

relentlessly pursued Danna until he

this development, he unleashed a

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

the journey to be

other hand, returned to Duefron primarily due to Eloise’s recurring

restaurants, her occasional piano performances added a touch of enchantment

stunningly beautiful, and financially independent woman,

remained untouched by

Exceed Group, on the top floor of the soaring 68-story building,

polished wooden desk, Waylen engrossed himself in reviewing documents, his captivating features further enhanced by the gentle illumination streaming in through the

pushed open the

gaze fixated upon her boss, admiring

blossomed into a distinguished figure, the object

on the surface, Jazlyn caught Waylen’s attention, causing him to pause his writing and retrieve the bag with intrigue. A subtle cough

raised his eyes to meet Jazlyn’s and inquired in a detached tone,

Rena might stay in Duefron for a while to assist

ceased his inquiries, his focus now shifting to the

stirring within him. While the pair appeared just like friends in the

knew that Zack went to Rouemn

years, Waylen had remained unable to visit Rouemn, immobilized by his commitment to Alexis, and

found solace in gazing at Rena’s photographs. However, with Zack omnipresent in every frame, alongside Tyrone’s sister, Waylen

invitation card on the desk and whispered, “It’s an invitation to Mr. and Mrs. Figueroa’s grand fourth wedding anniversary celebration. Rumor has it that the event will

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