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 Jazlyn to deliver the divorce papers there

succeeded in freeing herself from his

graced her lips

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

earnestly, his

Finally, Rena relented.

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

steered the car

unchanged, a

and the azure vases persisted, mirroring the past. Waylen even retrieved the injured Snowball from the veterinary hospital, and the dog was now resting lazily on a cushion, soaking up the

Rena’s arrival, Snowball darted toward her, whimpering

her touch gentle as she caressed the creature’s

Waylen whispered in a hushed tone,

a subtle nod, a

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

meal, silence

two divorce agreements lay upon

whisper, “We shall peruse them

served her, ensuring she indulged in ample

modest amount, Rena delicately placed her fork

the knife and fork

he responded, “I have yet to

However desolate she might have felt, she understood the

reclaimed her

She yearned for solitude…

upon her real estate, stock funds,

couldn’t bring herself to

it. Do not burden yourself

eyes glistened with

She signed…

in Waylen’s eyes. Pausing momentarily,

Rena remained silent.

fleeting moment, he appeared

would not divulge her plans

It was all over.

Snowball, fastening its leash. Just before departing, she

seated

yet feared the pain of witnessing

was for the best. Finally, he averted his gaze, his voice tinged with hoarseness. “Your uncle’s car awaits

lowered her head, muttering an

It was truly over…

doorknob with trembling. fingers, Waylen unexpectedly declared, “Rena,

Rena faltered momentarily.

the cold metal doorknob. She

the sun

car awaited below, as he had personally come to collect

the car, Rena remained silent, her gaze

have no desire to linger

“No.”

“By the way, that scoundrel announced to withdraw from the legal profession today, never

no significance to you, then move

Rena’s heart raced.

what Waylen’s intentions could

to abandon his

to cease dwelling on such

to release her worries about

found himself alone within

overwhelming emptiness pervaded

Profound loneliness engulfed him.

Rena’s impending journey abroad, with Mark’s assistance in securing a three-year visa to Rouemn, he comprehended the extent of her prolonged

would she transform upon her return?

oblivious

he knew was that he had exchanged their divorce papers for a potential future. Even though his heart yearned for her and sorrow clung to him,

summoned the melodies of

a symphony that seemed

the early evening, a phone call shattered the silence. “Mr. Fowler, your daughter has opened her eyes, I believed you should be the first to receive this

his

incessantly, until he mustered the strength to

an hour later, a black Maybach halted at the

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

of the care

open the glass door, greeted by a blonde foreigner who handed him a small containment

“She is quite fortunate.

at fifty percent. But Mr. Fowler… Nurturing this child presents challenges, as we remain uncertain about her developmental trajectory. Nevertheless… She must remain within our

cradled the capsule against his

it lay baby

brown hair. Her eyes gleamed with an extraordinary radiance and beauty. Faint blue veins traced the contours of her eyebrows, a

gaze up

her cherubic face,

a

had elapsed and the

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

frame, shook off his cool demeanor and swiftly

a mere spectator, found herself rendered utterly helpless by

old! Rena couldn’t help but despise

at the music studio, channeling his inherent talent, which he had inherited from Brandon,

by an unrelenting pursuit, Zack relentlessly pursued

when Tyrone discovered this development, he unleashed a savage beating upon

Danna, Zack renounced his indulgence in alcohol and ceased his

made the journey to be by

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

her occasional piano performances added a

stunningly beautiful, and financially independent woman, she

heart remained untouched by

floor of the soaring 68-story building, the CEO’s office exuded an air of

in reviewing documents, his captivating features further enhanced by the

quietly pushed open the office door

her boss, admiring

blossomed into a distinguished figure, the object of countless

Jazlyn caught Waylen’s attention, causing him to pause his writing and

eyes to meet Jazlyn’s and inquired

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

his inquiries, his focus now shifting

he couldn’t help but feel the pangs of jealousy stirring within him. While the pair appeared just like

knew that Zack went

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

However, with Zack omnipresent

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

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