NEW DAWN

Jude's steps were heavy as he made his way back to his own house. The encounter with Amelia had left him with a heavy heart and a sense of regret that gnawed at him.

He had hoped that she would be willing to give their relationship another chance, but her rejection had been a bitter pill to swallow.

As he pushed open the front door of his home, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafted through the air, instantly soothing his frayed nerves.

He followed the scent to the sitting room, where he found Judith sitting on the couch, a cup of coffee in her hand. She looked up as he entered, her expression a mix of curiosity and concern.

"Jude, you're back," she said, her voice soft.

Jude's frustration and disappointment had been building, and it erupted in a sudden burst of anger.

"Judith, do you have any idea what you've done? How you've destroyed my marriage?"

Judith's eyes widened in surprise, and she set her coffee cup down on the table. "What are you talking about, Jude?"

He paced back an