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THE DESPERATE LONGING
Author: Poen Konnet
last update Last Updated: 2023-07-19 17:17:51

Judith couldn't shake off her curiosity and unease. After weeks of the incident involving Amelia and Dub, she decided to dig deeper and investigate the status of Jude and Amelia's marriage.

Her emotions were a tangled mess of disappointment and longing, hoping to find some semblance of solace in their broken relationship.

She approached her friend, Laura, knowing that she had been close to Amelia in the past. Over a cup of coffee, Judith gently broached the subject, her voice filled with trepidation.

"Laura, I've been wondering... have you heard anything about Jude and Amelia? Are they still together?"

Laura's brow furrowed as she sipped her coffee, her eyes searching for the right words. "Well, Judith, from what I know, they are still together. I haven't heard anything to suggest otherwise," she replied cautiously. "Why do you ask?"

Judith looked down, her voice tinged with sadness. "I had hoped that maybe their marriage had fallen apart after everything that happened. It's selfish,
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