Chapter 52

• They arrived at the trailhead, and Nicole's eyes widened as she gazed out at the rugged terrain before them. She turned to Jack, her brow furrowed with concern. "Jack, um, this looks a little rough. Are you sure we're going to ride here?" She asked, her voice laced with hesitation.
• Jack's face broke into a wide smile, and he nodded enthusiastically. "This is my favorite place, Nicole. I've been riding here for years," he said, his eyes sparkling with excitement.
• Nicole raised an eyebrow, her expression skeptical. "It's not like I've never done mountain biking before, but this..." she trailed off, her gaze drifting back to the challenging trail ahead.