All Chapters of Tempting Hot Neighbor: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

As the evening unfolded, Ashley and Lucas headed out for dinner, leaving Nicole and her mother, Karen, to a quiet dinner at home. The soft glow of the dinner table lights cast a warm ambiance, and the aroma of the meal wafted through the air, creating a cozy atmosphere.Nicole, lost in thought, focused on her food, her eyes cast downward. Karen, noticing her daughter's introspective mood, decided to initiate a conversation. "Hey, baby, how's everything going? You seem a bit distant tonight," she asked, her voice gentle and inquiring.Nicole's gaze lifted, and a soft smile spread across her face. "I was just thinking about Jack," she replied, her voice filled with a mix of nostalgia and fondness.Karen's expression turned curious, and she leaned in slightly, encouraging Nicole to continue. "Oh? How do you know Jack, sweetie?" She asked, her tone neutral and non-judgmental.Nicole's eyes sparkled as she began to reminisce about her childhood. "We used to have so much fun together, Mom.

They finished their thrilling ride down the mountain trail; Nicole and Jack guided their bikes over to a beautiful old tree that had fallen to the ground, its trunk now serving as a natural bench. They sat down together, exhausted but exhilarated from their adventure.Nicole took a deep breath, feeling the cool mountain air fill her lungs, and reached for her water bottle. She took a refreshing sip, feeling the water revive her parched throat. Jack did the same, and they sat there in comfortable silence for a moment, enjoying the peaceful surroundings.Finally, Nicole broke the silence, turning to Jack with a bright smile. "That was amazing!" she exclaimed. "I've never done anything like that before. I've gone mountain biking, but not on a trail like this. It was incredible!"Jack grinned back at her, his eyes sparkling with pleasure. "I'm glad you enjoyed it," he said. "I was a bit worried you might find it too challenging, but you handled it like a pro."Nicole laughed, feeling a se

Nicole lay in her hospital bed, surrounded by her loving family and Jack, who had been by her side since the accident. Her mom and sister, Ashley, were sitting in chairs next to her bed, their faces etched with worry and concern. Jack was standing at the foot of her bed, his eyes fixed on Nicole's face, his expression a mixture of guilt and apology.Nicole looked at her mom and sister, then at Jack, and smiled weakly. "Guys, I'm fine," she said, trying to reassure them. "Stop making that face."But Jack just shook his head, his eyes dropping to the floor. "Nicole, I'm so sorry," he said, his voice filled with remorse. "I should have been more careful. I should have seen that rock."Nicole's mom reached out and put a hand on Jack's arm. "It's not your fault, Jack," she said. "Accidents happen. Nicole knows that."But Jack just shook his head again. "I keep thinking about what could have happened," he said. "What if she had hit her head? What if...?"Nicole's sister, Ashley, stood up an

Two days had passed since Nicole's accident, and she was finally being discharged from the hospital. Ashley was pushing her wheelchair through the corridor while Jack carried her bag. Nicole was smiling, looking relieved to be going home.As they turned a corner, Gage walked into the corridor, his eyes scanning the area until they landed on Nicole. He quickened his pace, his long strides eating up the distance."Hey, where are you guys off to?" Gage asked, his eyes locked on Ashley."We're heading home," Ashley replied, smiling. "Nicole got discharged."Gage nodded, his eyes flicking to Nicole. "Okay, I'll drive you home," he said, his voice matter-of-fact.But before Ashley could respond, Jack spoke up. "No need, I've got my car," he said, his eyes meeting Gage's.Gage's expression turned cold, his eyes narrowing slightly as he looked at Jack. For a moment, the two men just stared at each other, the tension between them palpable.Nicole, sensing the awkwardness, spoke up. "Uh, thanks

Nicole's eyes searched Gage's face, concern etched in her features. "What happened to you, Gage? You look so...different."Gage's gaze snapped to hers, his eyes narrowing. "Really, Nicole? I've changed. What about you?"Nicole's brow furrowed in confusion. "What do you mean?"Gage's voice took on a low, intense tone. "After coming here, you've changed a lot. Because of your childhood friend, I presume? You didn't pick up my calls, you didn't reply to my messages...you said nothing to me. You need to stay away from him, Nicole. He's not good for you."Nicole's expression turned defensive. "It's not like that, okay? I've just been busy. And by the way, why do I need to explain myself to you?"Gage's eyes flashed with emotion, but he seemed to struggle to find the words. "Because...because..."Nicole finished the sentence for him, her voice firm. "Because we were just friends, and you have no right to interfere in my life, Gage."Gage's face twisted in a mixture of pain and anger. "We sp