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?

How could he subject himself to such humiliation?

Waylen strode with purpose, his pace swift, accompanied by Jazlyn, who pondered over his decision to reevaluate his path.

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 resolve, “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.