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 liberate

a meal. I will request

freeing herself from his

graced her lips as

just a meal, nothing more. I will sign the papers

earnestly, his determination

Finally, Rena relented.

her place in his vehicle, Rena watched as Waylen dialed Jazlyn, instructing her on his request. Evidently, Jazlyn had anticipated this arrangement well in advance, for she

Waylen steered

unchanged, a replica of the

even retrieved the injured Snowball from the veterinary hospital, and the dog was now resting lazily on a cushion,

Snowball darted

touch gentle as she caressed the creature’s

in a hushed tone, “If

nod, a gesture of

Seeking a more appropriate attire, she

meal, silence

cuisine, two divorce agreements lay upon the

them aside, his voice a mere whisper, “We shall peruse

served her, ensuring

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

the knife and fork

“I

have felt, she

Rena reclaimed

She yearned for solitude…

to bestow upon her real estate, stock funds, and

couldn’t bring herself to

and serenely, “Accept it. Do not burden yourself excessively with

eyes glistened with

She signed…

in Waylen’s eyes. Pausing momentarily, he

Rena remained silent.

fleeting moment, he appeared

divulge her plans now that

It was all over.

her feet, Rena beckoned Snowball, fastening its leash.

remained seated at

her a ride, yet

for the best. Finally, he averted his gaze, his voice tinged with

head,

It was truly over…

with trembling. fingers, Waylen unexpectedly declared, “Rena, believe it or not, I

Rena faltered momentarily.

the cold metal doorknob. She

sun shone

awaited below, as he had

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

“What? You have no desire to linger

“No.”

“By the way, that scoundrel announced to withdraw from the legal profession today, never to return.” Rena visibly recoiled in

smile widened. “If it holds no significance to you,

Rena’s heart raced.

Waylen’s intentions could

thoughts as she pondered why he chose to abandon his

to cease dwelling on

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

himself alone within

overwhelming emptiness pervaded

Profound loneliness engulfed him.

assistance in securing a three-year visa to Rouemn, he comprehended

would she transform upon her return? Would there be

remained oblivious to

a potential future. Even though his heart yearned for her and sorrow clung to him, he willingly

he summoned the melodies of

a

eyes, I believed

clutched his phone

bobbed incessantly, until he mustered the

black Maybach halted at the entrance of a state-of-the-art laboratory

Alexis had been entrusted here two

of the care here was

door, greeted by a blonde foreigner who

“She is quite fortunate.

challenges, as we remain uncertain about her developmental trajectory. Nevertheless… She must remain within

the capsule against his

it lay

before, adorned with a crown of delicate brown hair. Her eyes gleamed with an extraordinary radiance and beauty. Faint blue veins traced the contours

her gaze up at

illuminated her cherubic face, her toothless gum

pressed a kiss against

the

and Danna gracefully emerged from the airport, stepping onto the bustling exit with

Zack, with his lanky frame, shook off his cool demeanor and swiftly removed his sunglasses.

blush instantly painted Danna’s cheeks, while Rena, a mere spectator, found herself rendered utterly helpless by the

Rena couldn’t help but despise

from Brandon,

an unrelenting pursuit, Zack relentlessly pursued Danna until he

development, he

Danna, Zack renounced his indulgence in alcohol and ceased his frequent visits

made the journey to be

due to Eloise’s

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

mature, stunningly beautiful, and financially independent woman, she

her heart remained untouched

the top floor of the

captivating features further enhanced by the

quietly pushed open the office door and

fixated upon her

of 33, Waylen had blossomed into a distinguished figure, the object of countless women’s

him to pause his writing and retrieve the bag with intrigue. A subtle cough escaped

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

the weight of the situation, Jazlyn expressed her unease, “Yes, Rena might stay in Duefron for a while to assist seeking treatment for Eloise’s

now shifting to the contents of the

him. While the

Zack went to Rouemn every

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

in gazing at Rena’s photographs. However, with Zack omnipresent in every frame, alongside

on the desk and whispered, “It’s an invitation to Mr. and Mrs. Figueroa’s grand fourth wedding anniversary celebration. Rumor

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