The Drifter (Amish Country Brides) by Jennifer (J.E.B.) Spredemann

Author:Jennifer (J.E.B.) Spredemann
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: clean romance, inspirational romance, christian romance, amish, christian fiction, amish romance, amish fiction, amish books
Publisher: Jennifer (J.E.B.) Spredemann

FOURTEEN

Josiah dropped Bailey off just beyond the end of the Millers’ long driveway, then waited back until she was safely inside her home. He still couldn’t get over how well his reunion with his daughter had gone. He hadn’t been in the habit of talking to God, but if there ever was any time to give thanks, it was tonight.

He was a blessed man. A blessed father. And he knew he didn’t deserve any of it.

He couldn’t wait to share his news with Nora. She’d told him that she’d be praying. God must’ve heard her prayers.

He didn’t know what he’d been expecting to happen with Bailey, but tonight had exceeded any scenario his mind could have conjured up. He actually had a real relationship with his daughter. From this point on, both of their lives would change.

~

Bailey slipped through the door and attempted to tiptoe to her room unseen.

“Bailey? Is that you? Are you home?” It was Mamm.

Busted. “Jah, I’m home now.”

“Come sit at the table with Dat and me,” Mamm called.

She sighed, then did as bidden.

“You were out late,” Silas said.

“Not really. It’s only ten.”

“It’s later than usual for a night when there is no young folks’ gathering. Where were you?”

“I went out for ice cream.”

Her parents looked at each other.

“Ice cream? Who were you with?”

“I’d rather not say.” She stared at the floor. Then her hands. Anywhere but at her folks.

“Bailey.” Silas sighed. “You and Timothy are not supposed to be seeing each other.”

“I know.” She’d let them believe it was Timothy. She wouldn’t say who it was unless she was asked directly.

“Do you remember what we talked about the other night? Bailey, we’re trying to guide you the best way we know how, but if you go against our advice…” Silas frowned. “We just don’t want to see you hurt.”

“I know.” Maybe if she changed the subject, her folks would direct their thoughts elsewhere. It was worth a shot anyway. “Dat, remember when we were talking about having Jesus in your heart? And you said that when Jesus comes into your heart, He makes you good?”

“Jah. You have the righteousness of Christ.” He glanced at Mamm and smiled slightly.

“That’s in the Bible, right?”

“It is.”

“Could you maybe show me where?”

“Certainly.” He nodded. “Let’s go into the living room and sit on the couch. My Bible is on the table in there. Why don’t you get yours too, and maybe a pen and notebook?”

“Okay.” She rushed to her room, happy that she hadn’t only distracted her folks from her tardiness, but that she would be getting something she could share with her father. She hurried back into the living room and joined her folks on the sofa.

Silas grinned. Bailey loved that her stepfather loved studying the Bible. Any time she needed answers, she could go to him and he usually knew. If he didn’t, they would study together until they found the answers they were looking for.

“Let’s just start with these verses, which talk about Jesus dwelling inside of believers.

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