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

her intently, he proposed, “Let us revisit our former abode for a meal. I will

freeing herself from his

lips as she responded, “It

clasped her hand firmly and pleaded, “It’s just a meal, nothing more. I will sign the papers after

earnestly, his

Finally, Rena relented.

watched as Waylen dialed Jazlyn, instructing her on his request.

steered

a replica of

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

darted toward her,

touch gentle

delicate hand, Waylen whispered in a hushed tone, “If you wish, you may

bestowed a subtle nod, a gesture of

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

meal, silence enveloped

the delectable cuisine, two divorce

his voice a mere whisper, “We shall peruse them once we

he served her, ensuring

modest amount, Rena delicately placed

on the knife and fork grew

responded, “I have yet to satiate my

have felt, she understood the need to confront reality and forge

reclaimed

She yearned for solitude…

intended to bestow upon her real estate, stock funds, and cash, the sum total exceeding

bring herself to

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

eyes glistened

She signed…

eyes. Pausing momentarily, he inquired

Rena remained silent.

moment,

her plans

It was all over.

fastening its

remained seated at

ride, yet feared the

was for the best. Finally, he averted his gaze,

head,

It was truly over…

unexpectedly declared, “Rena, believe

Rena faltered momentarily.

against the cold metal doorknob. She

the sun shone

as he had personally

Rena remained silent, her gaze fixed upon the passing scenery

You have no desire to linger with that scoundrel,

“No.”

withdraw from the

no

Rena’s heart raced.

what Waylen’s intentions could

as she pondered why he chose to abandon his legal career on the very

resolved to cease

it was time to release her worries about him, for

Waylen found himself alone within the confines of

emptiness pervaded

Profound loneliness engulfed him.

abroad, with Mark’s assistance in securing a three-year visa to Rouemn, he comprehended

her return? Would there be another

oblivious to

his heart yearned

the piano, he summoned the melodies of

his fingertips, a symphony that seemed

has opened her eyes, I believed you

clutched his

apple bobbed incessantly, until he mustered the strength to control his emotions. “I’ll be there

an hour later, a black Maybach halted at the entrance of a

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

price of the care here was

door, greeted by a blonde foreigner who handed him a

“She is quite fortunate.

as we remain uncertain about her developmental trajectory. Nevertheless…

cradled the capsule against his

lay baby

delicate brown hair. Her eyes gleamed with an extraordinary radiance and beauty. Faint blue veins traced

her gaze up at

her cherubic

moment, Waylen’s anxieties were assuaged. He pressed a kiss against the

years had elapsed and the fateful moment had finally

stepping onto the

demeanor and swiftly removed his sunglasses. Passionately,

painted Danna’s cheeks, while Rena, a mere spectator, found herself rendered

Rena couldn’t help but despise Zack, labeling him as

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 Heron, attaining resounding

pursued Danna until he eventually

discovered this development, he

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

Rouemn, Zack faithfully made the

to Eloise’s recurring leg injury,

invested in some French restaurants, her occasional piano performances

mature, stunningly beautiful, and financially independent

her heart remained untouched

the illustrious Exceed Group, on the top floor of the soaring 68-story building, the CEO’s office exuded

himself in reviewing documents, his captivating features further enhanced by the gentle illumination streaming in through

open the office door and

gaze fixated upon her boss,

33, Waylen had blossomed into

to pause his writing and retrieve the bag with

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

stay in Duefron

now shifting to the contents of the kraft paper

a stack of 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

that Zack went to

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

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

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

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