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

us revisit our former abode for a meal. I will request Jazlyn to deliver the divorce papers there

succeeded in freeing herself from his

lips as she

hand firmly and pleaded, “It’s just a meal,

earnestly,

Finally, Rena relented.

her on his request. Evidently, Jazlyn had anticipated this arrangement

steered the car toward the

remained unchanged, a

retrieved the injured Snowball from the veterinary

arrival, Snowball darted toward

gentle as

in a hushed tone,

subtle nod,

this meal marked their parting, she felt disinclined to dine with him while clad in hospital attire. Seeking a more

the meal, silence

two divorce agreements lay upon

voice a mere whisper, “We

he served her, ensuring she indulged in ample

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

the knife and fork grew

pause, he responded, “I have

patiently, devoid of any semblance of impatience. However desolate she might have felt,

Rena reclaimed her

She yearned for solitude…

upon her real estate, stock funds, and cash, the

couldn’t bring herself

and serenely, “Accept it. Do not burden

glistened

She signed…

welled in Waylen’s eyes. Pausing momentarily, he inquired casually, “What are

Rena remained silent.

a fleeting moment, he

divulge her plans

It was all over.

Snowball, fastening its leash.

seated at

ride, yet

was for the best. Finally, he averted his gaze, his voice tinged with hoarseness. “Your

lowered her head,

It was truly over…

fingers, Waylen unexpectedly declared, “Rena,

Rena faltered momentarily.

against the cold metal doorknob. She then clenched her teeth and turned

the sun shone

he had personally come to collect

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

smiled. “What? You have no desire to linger with that scoundrel, do

“No.”

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

holds no significance to you, then move

Rena’s heart raced.

what Waylen’s intentions could

he chose to abandon his legal career

to cease

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

departure, Waylen found himself alone within the confines of the

overwhelming emptiness

Profound loneliness engulfed him.

journey abroad, with Mark’s assistance in securing a three-year visa to

her return? Would there be another person accompanying

oblivious

divorce papers for a potential future. Even though his heart yearned for her and sorrow clung to him, he willingly watched her depart and relinquished his

he summoned the melodies of

beneath his fingertips, a symphony

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

his

mustered the strength to control his emotions.

halted

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

price of the care here

pushed open the glass door, greeted by a blonde foreigner

“She is quite fortunate.

as we remain uncertain about her developmental trajectory. Nevertheless…

capsule against his

lay baby

with a crown of delicate brown hair. Her eyes gleamed with an extraordinary radiance and beauty. Faint blue

fixed her gaze up

smile illuminated her cherubic face, her toothless gum

assuaged. He pressed a kiss against the capsule, whispering, “Alexis,

and the fateful

emerged from the airport, stepping onto the bustling

moment, Zack, with his lanky frame, shook off his cool demeanor and swiftly removed his sunglasses. Passionately, he embraced Danna, their

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

Rena couldn’t help but despise

Zack had assumed leadership at the music studio, channeling his inherent talent, which he had inherited from Brandon, his own father. Under

pursued Danna

this development, he

a relationship with Danna, Zack renounced his indulgence in alcohol and ceased his

the journey to

hand, returned to Duefron primarily due to Eloise’s recurring leg injury, necessitating

French restaurants, her occasional piano performances

beautiful, and financially independent woman, she inevitably

her heart remained untouched by these

the top floor of the soaring 68-story building,

desk, Waylen engrossed himself in reviewing documents, his captivating features further

open the

her

the age of 33, Waylen had blossomed into a distinguished

a kraft paper bag on the surface, Jazlyn caught Waylen’s attention, causing him to pause his writing and retrieve the bag with intrigue. A subtle cough escaped Jazlyn’s lips as she broke the news. “Rena

aback, raised his eyes to meet Jazlyn’s and

might stay in Duefron for a while

his inquiries, his focus now shifting to

photographs capturing moments shared by Zack and Rena, he couldn’t help but feel the pangs of jealousy stirring within him. While the pair appeared just like friends in the pictures, it was still enough

knew that Zack went to Rouemn every

unable to visit Rouemn, immobilized by

of lovesickness, he found solace in gazing at Rena’s photographs. However, with

desk and whispered, “It’s an invitation to Mr. and Mrs.

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