Page 79 of Betrayed

Warmth flooded AJ’s cheeks. “I’m cautiously excited. He changed so fast, I feel like I’m suffering from whiplash.”

“I think that means he has truly forgiven you. That boy had a brick wall of unforgiveness fortified around his heart. But when he released his grip on it, the wall collapsed. Sounds like he also let Jesus in immediately to sweep it away.”

AJ nodded. “Thank you for all your prayers.”

“Prayer is a powerful thing. That wall may be gone, but you two have a lot to rebuild. I will continue praying. You are praying for him too?”

“I try. I have been. I wish I was more consistent praying for him every day.”

“It takes discipline. But it is of utmost importance. I noticed the biggest difference in my marriage when I was consistently praying for your grandpa. And it wasn’t only about God working in his heart. By praying for him, God worked in my heart too.”

AJ nodded. “I believe that, have felt that. I wish I knew what to do to rebuild our marriage.”

“Keep following Jesus. If Logan is pursuing Jesus too, you’ll naturally grow closer. Praying for him and encouraging him in his walk is the best way to do that.”

The casserole had finally cooled enough, so silence fell between the women as they ate.

She hadn’t told Granny much about the stalker or how scared she was because she didn’t want to worry her. They had a nice dinner and decided to watch a Cary Grant movie together afterward.

But the entire time, AJ felt like she needed to watch over her shoulder. She closed all the curtains much sooner than Granny would normally, but she didn’t protest. Granny was astute enough that despite AJ’s lack of forthrightness about the stalker, the older woman would understand what was going on.