The Weight of Waiting

The day of the court hearing had arrived, laden with significance and expectation. For Ana, it was a day of celebration, a milestone in the journey to officially welcome Olive into their family. But Olive’s usual energy was dimmed on this pivotal day, replaced by a quiet introspection.

This change in her demeanor might have been subtle, but it was a significant deviation from the spirited child the Quinns had come to know. If the Quinns noticed this shift, they perhaps attributed it to the nerves and anxiety common in such a momentous event.

Next: Olive’s adoption journey brings stability, but her heart battles with uncertainty.