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A Little About SECRET DESIRES by JL Regen
Nothing in Margo Simmons’s life comes easy. She can’t claim the inheritance on a condo apartment her uncle has left to her until she is gainfully employed in a job for a year. She meets the man of her dreams but anguishes over a loving relationship because he is still emotionally tied to his deceased wife. With great difficulty, she becomes the guardian to a recently orphaned child she had been tutoring. Margo evolves from an insecure, newbie elementary teacher into a woman determined to fulfill the secret desires locked in her heart. This story speaks to anyone who has suffered a loss and had to start over.
An Excerpt from SECRET DESIRES by JL Regen
MARGO SIMMONS GRIPPED THE EDGES of the leatherchair, waiting for details from the family lawyer about her Uncle Harry’s death. She hoped it would be shorter and less painful
than the reading of her father’s will.
An older gentleman extended his hand. “I’m sorry your mother couldn’t be here.”
Margo looked up from her reflections to acknowledge him. “Thanks, Mr. Steinberg.”
“You’ve grown into a lovely young woman.”
Margo blinked back tears at memories of good times shared
with Uncle Harry. “Not so young. I’m twenty-three.”
The portly man squeezed himself into a swivel chair and peered
at her over wire-rimmed bifocals. “I’m ancient compared to that
number.”
Margo gripped her knees to steady her nerves. “My mother
wanted to come with me, but they’re downsizing at her dress
shop. She was afraid to leave early. My stepfather is furious because
Uncle Harry didn’t leave him any money.”
Mr. Steinberg saddened at the sorrowful expression on the
young woman’s face. “It pains me to hear Jerry hasn’t changed
his ways. However, since you’re the only one present to hear your
uncle’s will, I’ll get to the point. Harry has left you his Riverside
Drive condominium apartment and the sum of two hundred and
fifty thousand dollars.”
Margo jumped up from the chair and hugged the man. “This is
a miracle. I can’t wait to tell my Mom. She’s wanted me to get out
on my own. Now I can. Though I wish it hadn’t come with the
loss of my uncle. I adored him.”
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