All Chapters of Tempting Hot Neighbor: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Nicole stood up from the bed, her eyes fixed on the door as she took a determined step towards it. "I need to ask Mom why she hid this from me," she said, her voice firm but trembling with emotion. "She has to answer me."But just as she was about to open the door, Ashley rushed over and closed it again, her hand grasping Nicole's arm to stop her. "Nic, don't," Ashley said, her voice cracking with emotion.Nicole turned to face her sister, her eyes blazing with a mix of anger and hurt. "Why not?" she demanded. "I have a right to know why Mom kept this from me."Ashley's face contorted in a mixture of sadness and desperation. "Because she didn't want us to get upset and hurt and worried," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "She hid it because of us, Nic. She didn't want to burden us with her illness."Nicole's eyes widened in shock as the truth dawned on her. "And that's why she's always been pushing us to get married," Ashley continued, her voice cracking. "So that...so that

Nicole's silence was met with a pause on Gage's end, and for a moment, she didn't know how to respond. She was happy for Gage, but a small part of her felt a twinge of...something. She pushed the feeling aside, focusing on Gage's enthusiasm."That's great, Gage!" she said finally, injecting a note of excitement into her voice. "What's her name?"But before Gage could respond, his phone suddenly went dead. Nicole's eyes dropped to her screen, and she saw that the call had been disconnected. She sighed, feeling a bit frustrated that their conversation had been cut short.Shaking off the feeling, Nicole dialed another number, this time connecting with her boss, Mr. Harrison. She asked for a few days' leave, explaining that she needed to take care of some personal matters.To her surprise, Mr. Harrison was more than accommodating. "Actually, Nicole, I'm glad you called. My son is very interested in the girl you set him up with, and he's extremely grateful. As a token of appreciation, I'd

Nicole followed Jack and Hazel into the house; she couldn't help but notice the colorful birthday decorations that adorned the walls and tables. There were balloons, streamers, and a big banner that read "Happy Birthday Sarah!""Ah, I see it's someone's special day today," Nicole said, smiling at the little girl who was bouncing around the room, excitement radiating from her face."Yes, it's Sarah's birthday," Hazel said, smiling warmly at her niece. "She's turning 6 today."As they sat down in the living room, Jack began to chat with Nicole, catching up on old times. "So, Nicole, it's been ages since we last saw each other. What have you been up to all these years?"Nicole filled Jack in on her life, telling him about her job, her family, and her interests. As they talked, Hazel joined in, sharing stories about her own life."I've been staying with Jack for a while now," Hazel said. "My husband is in the military, and he's currently deployed overseas. It's been tough, but Jack has be

As Lucas walked towards her, Ashley's mind went into a tailspin. She couldn't believe he was here, and at this exact moment, when she was on a date with Max. She felt like she was in a nightmare, and she couldn't wake up.Max was still talking, but Ashley didn't hear a word he was saying. Her attention was completely focused on Lucas and the sly smile that was spreading across his face. She could feel her heart beating faster and her palms growing sweaty. She was starting to feel like she was trapped, and she didn't know how to escape.Ashley thought to herself, "Why is he here? What does he want?" She couldn't shake off the feeling that Lucas was here to ruin her date night.Ashley was worried that he would do something to embarrass her in front of Max.As Lucas approached their table, Ashley felt a surge of anxiety. She didn't want to make a scene, but she also didn't want to talk to Lucas. She was torn between her desire to avoid him and her need to protect herself from him.Max, o

Ashley stepped forward, a pleading expression on her face. "Let us come in first, Nicole. I'll explain everything."But Nicole's expression remained cold and unyielding. "You can come in, Ashley," she said, her voice dripping with disdain. "But he...he needs to leave. I don't want him in my house."Ashley's face fell, and she looked at Lucas with a worried expression. "Nicole, please," she said, trying to reason with her sister.But Nicole's anger was not to be placated. She turned to Lucas, her eyes blazing with fury. "Now what game are you playing with her, huh?" she spat. "Once you broke her heart, and now you come again? Get out!"Her voice was rising, and she was almost shouting. Lucas took a step back, his eyes flicking nervously between Nicole and Ashley.But before things could escalate further, Ashley stepped forward and grabbed Nicole's arm, holding her back. "Nicole, stop," she said, her voice firm but gentle.Just then, Karen emerged from her bedroom, looking sleepy and co