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
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