Novels by christabel

Chapter ThreeBeing among a new family was one thing, but getting to know them was another.Addison stood speechless as the twins walked into the room, both dressed up in their own unique styles.Gabriel stepped out first. He wore a pair of black jeans held together with a belt, paired with a dark shirt that perfectly highlighted his eyes. His tinted black hair and sharp features gave him a mysterious appearance that was hard to ignore.Then came Gabriella.She looked like she had walked straight out of a fashion magazine. Her white dress was nothing jearelegant, it was way to daring, showing off her confident personality. Her pointed lace heels clicked against the floor as her long black hair flowed down her back, resting beautifully against her skin.To Addison, they looked like the kind of people everyone noticed the moment they entered a room. But she refused to judge them based on their appearance.Instead, she smiled."I love your confidence," shesaid to Gabriella with a bright

Chapter 2 Addison woke up and turned to her phone. The screen read 00:30. "How long was I asleep?" she muttered, pushing herself out of bed. She stripped off her clothes, took a quick shower, braided her hair, and changed into her favorite sleepwear. I wonder if Mum’s asleep... yeah, probably, she thought as she walked down to the dining room. The candle on the table had burned out, but the untouched food was still sitting there. "Mum! Mum!" Addison called out, rushing into the living room. She found Rachael asleep on the sofa in her dark red evening gown. Her boyfriend had never showed up. Addison gently tapped her. "Mum, wake up. Did you cry?" Rachael offered a weak, tired smile. Before she could answer, a sharp knock echoed from the front door. Addison tiptoed over and peered through the peephole. Outside stood a man adjusting his hair, dressed in a white shirt, a loosened tie, and a black coat. "Mum, I think he’s here," Addison whispered. Rachael gasped, suddenly f

Chapter 1 In a nicely decorated bungalow, Addison Fae lay upside down on her bed with her iPad in her hand. "It's still early, so do you want to meet at the library?" Jackson asked from the other side of the video call. Addison bit her lip, contemplating the idea. "Okay, but I'll have to be back by the afternoon." "Why?" Addison stood up. "Mum's boyfriend is coming this evening, and I have to help her prep." She placed the iPad in front of her dressing mirror. "Aren't you working on a project, Addison?" She began to apply face cream. "Yeah, but ever since my dad left, I've always wanted Mum to find someone special." Jackson stared as she brushed back her brownish-red hair that cascaded over her shoulders. "I'll wait for you at the library at our favorite spot, okay?" Addison nodded at him. "Love you," Jackson said, about to end the call. Addison smiled, her brown eyes sparkling in the sunlight. "Love you too." She ended the call. She applied light makeup—just lip gloss—an