All Chapters of Tempting Hot Neighbor: Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

Karen's expression turned concerned, and she sat down beside Nicole on the couch. "Are you sure, Nicole? You don't have to come until you're feeling better. You're still recovering, and I don't want you to overexert yourself."Nicole shook her head, her eyes shining with determination. "I'm fine, Mom. Don't worry about me. I can walk now, and I want to get out of the house and do something. I want to spend time with you and help out at the bakery."Karen's face softened, and she smiled at her daughter. "Okay, sweetie. If you're sure you're up to it, then I'd love to have you come with me to the bakery. We can take it easy, and you can just help out with some of the lighter tasks."Nicole's face lit up with a bright smile, and she threw her arms around her mother's neck. "Thank you, Mom. I promise I'll be careful and not overdo it."Karen hugged her daughter back, feeling a sense of pride and love for her strong and determined child. "I know you will, sweetie. Now, let's get ready and

Nicole and Jack strolled down the street, the soft glow of the streetlights casting a warm ambiance around them; they approached the entrance of the park. Jack's eyes lit up with a nostalgic gleam, and he pointed towards the park, his voice filled with excitement."Look, Nicole! This is the same park where we used to play all the time!"Nicole's gaze followed Jack's pointing finger, and a soft smile spread across her face as memories came flooding back. She nodded, her eyes sparkling with amusement. "Yeah, I remember. We used to play tag, hide-and-seek, and have picnics on the grass."Without warning, Jack reached out and took Nicole's hand, his fingers intertwining with hers in a gentle but firm grasp. "Let's go," he said, his eyes sparkling with mischief.Nicole's eyes widened in surprise, and she tried to pull her hand back, but Jack held tight. "What...no, let's go home," she protested, her voice laced with a hint of nervousness.But Jack didn't listen. With a playful grin, he sta

The luxury restaurant was bustling with the evening crowd, but the group had managed to secure a quiet table by the window. Mr. and Mrs. Brown, Liz's parents, were sipping their drinks and waiting for Gage to arrive. Liz was sitting next to them, chatting with Mr. Harrison, Gage's father."I'm sure he'll be here soon," Mr. Harrison said, smiling at Liz's parents. "Gage must be busy."Liz jumped to Gage's defense. "Actually, Dad, Mom, Gage is a writer. He often gets busy with his writing when a sudden idea comes up."Mrs. Brown nodded understandingly. "That's right, dear. Writers can get lost in their work. I'm sure he'll be here soon."Mr. Brown chuckled. "Well, I hope he doesn't get too lost in his writing. We're all starving!"Liz laughed. "Don't worry, Dad. Gage will be here soon. And when he is, he'll be worth the wait."Mr. Harrison pulled out his mobile phone and dialed Gage's number. The phone rang several times, but Gage didn't pick up. Mr. Harrison's expression turned from co

Gage stood under the warm shower, his eyes closed, and his head tilted back. The water cascaded down his face, washing away the sweat and grime of the day. But no matter how hard the water poured, it couldn't wash away the thoughts that plagued his mind.Nicole's face haunted him, her bright smile, her sparkling eyes, and her soft, full lips. He remembered the way she laughed, the way her hair fell down her back, and the way her skin felt beneath his fingers.But most of all, he remembered the way she slapped him, the way her eyes flashed with anger, and the way her voice trembled with hurt. He cringed at the memory, regret washing over him like a tidal wave.Why had he spoken to her like that? Why had he humiliated her? He knew why. He knew it was because he couldn't bear the thought of her with someone else. He couldn't bear the thought of her smiling at another man, laughing with another man,But he had no right to feel that way. He had no right to control her life or interfere in

Nicole and Ashley sat in silence, holding hands, as they waited for any news about their mom's condition. They were seated in a quiet corner of the hospital, just outside the ward where their mom was being treated.After a few moments, Nicole turned to Ashley and asked, "Hey, what happened?"Ashley sniffled, wiping her nose with a tissue. "I was in my room, and I heard a loud thud coming from the kitchen. I didn't think much of it at first, but then I heard nothing. No noise, no movement. It was like... it was like the whole house just stopped."Nicole's grip on Ashley's hand tightened as she listened to her sister's words."I ran to the kitchen, and...and I saw Mom lying on the floor. She was just lying there, not moving. I was so scared, Nicole."Ashley's voice cracked, and she started crying again. Nicole immediately pulled her into a hug, holding her close as she sobbed."It's okay, Ash. It's okay. Mom is going to be okay," Nicole whispered, trying to reassure her sister.As they