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The narrative shifts into a tender, playful car-washing moment that reflects growing patience, gentleness, and trust within the family dynamic. Readers also receive front-matter elements, including accessibility notes and devotional inspiration from Psalm 34:4.","“I want to help Mr. Grant wash the car,” Olive said.  \nShe ran toward Grant, who had begun cleaning the SUV.  \n“No, Olive,” Pier objected.“Mr. Grant doesn’t need your help.”  \nBefore Pier could stop her, Grant said, “I don’t mind. She can help.”  \n“Okay,” Pier said, watching the two of them. Her heart warmed at how patient and gentle he was with her.  \nMinutes later, she heard Olive laughing. Pier looked toward Olive and saw she was chasing Grant around the SUV, giggling.  \n“You got me,” Grant said, as the water sprayed on him.  \nHe took the hose from her and zapped a few light sprays on Olive.  \n“You got me too,” Olive said, laughing.  \nPier said, “I didn’t know washing a car could be so much fun.”  \nOlive jumped up and down.“That was a lot of fun!”  \nPier took Olive’s hand. “It’s getting late. I’d better get you cleaned up and ready for bed.” As they turned away, Pier couldn’t resist looking back at Grant. As he went back to finish the car, their eyes exchanged warm glances. She paused, taking in the moment.  \nNow she would have to watch her heart.  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nElaine M. Hunter combines her love of God, family, romance and sunny beaches to create stories that will inspire and uplift readers. One of her greatest honors is volunteering with the nonprofit Samaritan’s Purse to help with debris cleanups after major weather disasters. When she’s not working, Elaine enjoys attending church, taking cruises, relaxing on beaches along the Georgia and South Carolina coasts, reading, watching comedic and romantic movies, and spending time with family and friends near Savannah, Georgia.  \nBooks by Elaine M. Hunter  \nLove Inspired  \nHis Unexpected Joy  \nVisit the Author Profile page at [LoveInspired.com](LoveInspired.com).  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nHis Unexpected Joy  \nElaine M. Hunter  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nNOTE TO READERS  \nThis ebook contains the following accessibility features which, if supported by your device, can be accessed via your ereader/accessibility settings:  \n Change of font size and line height  \n Change of background and font colors  \n Change of font  \n Change justification  \n Text to speech  \n Page numbers taken from the following print edition: ISBN 9781335621665  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nI sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.  \n—Psalm 34:4  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nTo my husband, Charles, who always believes I can do anything, my daughters Emily and Kim, the Moorer family clan, Brannons, Hunters (especially Michelle Hunter) and Dawseys; and in memory of Elizabeth H. Moorer, Elizabeth “Cookie” Moorer and Harry Moorer, Jr. You  \nall are the best!  \nA special thanks to my editor Melissa Endlich for her wisdom and an opportunity of a  \nlifetime.  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nCONTENTS  \nChapter One  \nChapter Two  \nChapter Three  \nChapter Four  \nChapter Five  \nChapter Six  \nChapter Seven  \nChapter Eight  \nChapter Nine  \nChapter Ten  \nChapter Eleven  \nChapter Twelve  \nChapter Thirteen  \nChapter Fourteen  \nChapter Fifteen  \nChapter Sixteen  \nChapter Seventeen  \nEpilogue  \nDear Reader  \nExcerpt  \nAbout the Publisher  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nCHAPTER ONE  \nOn Saturday afternoon, Grant Edison was driving to Silver Sound, Georgia, to help clean up debris left by a recent storm. But he also hoped to clear his mind, decide whether to continue practicing law. Especially after the heart-wrenching custody case he’d just won involving seven-year-old Jeremiah Phoenix.  \n“You have thirty days to make up your mind,” his brother Darius said as they discussed his leave of absence from the firm. His voice resounded through Grant’s car speakers over the phone.“I don’t understand what’s going on. You used to love our work.”  \nGrant understood his older brother ’s bewilderment. It wasn’t a request Darius was expecting to hear, especially since they’d been working side by side for the last five years. 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