Conflicted Heart

The day arrived. The courtroom buzzed with anticipation, perfectly arranged for celebration. The Quinns sat close, beaming with pride. Olive, however, was a storm behind still eyes. She watched as her soon-to-be parents spoke with passion, describing her kindness, her resilience, their love for her. Everyone smiled.

Everyone believed it was a done deal. But Olive’s thoughts swirled. Her body was in that courtroom, but her heart hovered in-between—between what had been, what could be, and what still felt unresolved. Her silence wasn’t doubt in them. It was a yearning to understand herself fully before letting go of everything else.

Adoption Hearing Takes Dramatic Turn After Girl Breaks Her Silence

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