Bouncing Back

By Bridgitte Lesley

Being ridiculed, belittled and embarrassed while the entire community sat and listened, everything seemed to spiral out of control for Bev. Feeling as though she had to flee, she wasn’t aware of the chain of events that was about to unfold.

When everything that is considered to be perfect is turned on its head, things will change. When direction changes, an evolution occurs. Follow Bev as her entire life twists and turns and moves in a direction not even she would believe.

Packed with power and punch, experience everything you would like to find in a family saga. Contemporary women paving the way. Military men and the most amazing angel who will open your eyes and bring change to those who least expect it.

In bite-size parts, enjoy FAMILY COMES FIRST as the journey evolves.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Bridgitte Lesley
• Release date: May 25, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224615551

Bridgitte Lesley

Hello from Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa!Having survived an attempt at being murdered, I have plunged myself in to my writing. After my gruesome ordeal, I live life from day to day. Appreciating every minute and moment. Yes, I have the scars from an axe being driven in to my head repeatedly. I suffer from PTSD and OCD. But, I am here to tell the tale. And I have a lot to tell!I am currently revamping my older titles and will be adding a few. In a nutshell, you will find a mix of romance, adventure, lots of witty banter and a happy ever after. All round, expect a feel-good read.Thank you for reading and for your support!Bridgitte

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BOUNCING BACK

FAMILY COMES FIRST

BOOK 2

COPYRIGHT © 2024 BY BRIDGITTE LESLEY

All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the publisher except for the use of brief quotations in a book review or scholarly journal.

This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to persons, living or dead, events or locations is purely coincidental. The characters are a creation of the author’s imagination and are used fictitiously

First Printing: 2024

BRIDGITTE LESLEY

P O Box 258, Annerley, 4230, Kwa-Zulu Natal, Republic of South Africa

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Bouncing Back

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

About the author

Acknowledgements

Other titles by this author

Connect with Bridgitte Lesley

CHAPTER 1

More than a month had gone by and Bev was relieved that everything was slowly falling in to place. Her mother had woven an intricate weave when she drew up her will. Her estate was kept apart from Mike, Bev's father. An ante-nuptial contract having been drawn up years back, took a while to unravel. Bev hadn’t realised how wealthy her mother was. With her passing, the list of things Bev had to do was colossal. Everything seemed to have a stipulation. The attorneys almost needed a step-by-step guide to unravel and finalise each segment of the winding down of the estate, which was immense.

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It was early when Bev woke up and drove to the old age home to visit her father. He seemed happy and settled and the staff were friendly. Mike chatted with the grandchildren on the phone for a while. He was in fits of laughter as he listened to the stories they had to tell. Bev seemed in high spirits as she spoke with her children, James and Samantha. Mike stood up to walk Bev out of the lounge and collapsed. Bev stared as she looked at his lifeless body lying sprawled out on the floor. The nurses were on their knees trying to revive him. The doctor ran over and tried to do what he could and looked up at Bev who seemed bewildered. The tears streamed down her cheeks and she kept on shaking her head in disbelief. They sat her down and she watched as the paramedics arrived but had to announce him as deceased. Her father was wheeled out and taken away.

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The children were distraught when Bev phoned them again. They couldn’t believe their grandfather had passed away.