Jude left the secret villa early, and went back to his regular house. He hoped to meet Becca there as he had prepared himself to face her angry bark as soon as he got home, but to his dismay, Becca was not at home.
As soon as Jude drove into his compound, and did not see Becca's car, his heart sank.
She had left without telling him, and anytime she was in this extreme mood, it took a lot to bring her back around.
Jude entered his house, feeling drained and empty.
He threw himself into a chair in his bedroom and just stared into space for a long time.
The peace and serenity in his house felt pleasurable to him, and as soon as he got used to the silence, he started to doze off.
But he was rudely awakened by the sound of his phone ringing.
Jude tiredly fished for his phone on th
