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

a meal. I

succeeded in freeing herself from his

lips as she responded,

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

gaze pleaded earnestly, his determination

Finally, Rena relented.

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

hour later, Waylen steered the car toward

unchanged, a

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

arrival, Snowball darted toward her,

gentle as she caressed the

Waylen whispered in a hushed tone, “If you wish,

nod,

while clad in hospital attire. Seeking a more appropriate attire, she ventured to the coat closet, selecting a

meal, silence

two divorce agreements lay

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

he served her, ensuring she indulged in

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

the knife

he responded, “I have yet to

have felt, she

reclaimed her

She yearned for solitude…

real estate, stock funds,

bring

not

glistened

She signed…

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

Rena remained silent.

moment,

she would not divulge her plans

It was all over.

feet, Rena beckoned Snowball, fastening its leash. Just before departing,

seated at

her a ride, yet feared the pain of witnessing

himself that this was for the best. Finally, he averted his gaze, his voice tinged

her head,

It was truly over…

trembling. fingers, Waylen unexpectedly

Rena faltered momentarily.

metal doorknob.

sun

he had

gaze fixed upon the passing scenery outside the

“What? You have no desire to

“No.”

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

widened. “If it holds no significance to

Rena’s heart raced.

pondered what Waylen’s intentions could

to abandon his legal career on the very day of

to cease dwelling on such

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

himself alone within the confines of

emptiness pervaded

Profound loneliness engulfed him.

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

return?

oblivious to such

was that he had exchanged their divorce papers for a potential future. Even though his

before the piano, he summoned the melodies

a symphony that

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

clutched his

Adam’s apple bobbed incessantly, until he mustered the strength to control his

hour later, a black Maybach halted at the entrance of

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

of the care

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

“She is quite fortunate.

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

capsule

lay

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

fixed her gaze

illuminated her cherubic face, her toothless gum peeking

that moment, Waylen’s anxieties were assuaged. He pressed a kiss against the capsule, whispering, “Alexis, I am…

years had elapsed and the fateful moment had

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

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

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

help but despise Zack, labeling him as an insufferable

from Brandon, his own father. Under Zack’s guidance, the business had

pursuit, Zack relentlessly pursued Danna

Tyrone discovered this development, he unleashed a savage beating upon

Zack renounced his indulgence in alcohol and ceased his frequent visits to bars and clubs, transforming into

faithfully made the journey to be by

on the other hand, returned to Duefron primarily due to Eloise’s recurring leg injury, necessitating her

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

beautiful, and financially independent

remained untouched by these

top floor of the

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

pushed open

gaze fixated upon her boss, admiring his

33, Waylen had blossomed into a distinguished

on the surface, Jazlyn caught Waylen’s attention, causing him to pause his writing and retrieve

to meet Jazlyn’s and inquired in a detached tone, “She’s

expressed her unease, “Yes, Rena might stay in Duefron for

ceased his inquiries, his focus now shifting to the

pangs of jealousy stirring within him. While the pair appeared just like friends in the pictures, it was still enough to kindle the flames of envy within Waylen’s

Zack went to

years, Waylen had remained unable to visit Rouemn, immobilized by his commitment to Alexis, and fearful of disturbing Rena’s delicate

moments of lovesickness, he found solace in gazing at Rena’s photographs. However, with Zack omnipresent in every frame,

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 it that the event will be

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