Adoption Hearing Takes Dramatic Turn After Girl Breaks Her Silence
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.
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