Chapter 65

• They finally exhausted themselves from chasing each other; Jack and Nicole collapsed onto the slide, lying side by side and gazing up at the starry night sky. The slide, once a vibrant and colorful playground fixture, was now a comfortable and tranquil resting spot, bathed in the soft, silvery light of the moon.
• As they caught their breath, Jack turned his head to look at Nicole, who was smiling up at the stars, her eyes shining with a sense of wonder. He couldn't help but smile back at her, feeling a deep connection to this woman who had brought so much joy and laughter into his life.
• "Wow, I'm exhausted," Nicole said, her voice barely above a whisper.