The Weight of Uncertainty
Olive felt an unsettling tension building inside with the whole adoption process proceeding. To outsiders, everything looked perfect—she was about to become a Quinn. But beneath the surface, she wrestled with nagging feelings of not truly belonging. Olive had become an expert at masking her emotions, flashing a smile while her heart ached.
The approaching court date, meant to finalize her new identity as Olive Quinn, only amplified her worries. Was this the right move was a question that pressed down on her, creating a sense of overwhelming loneliness. It made her wonder if anyone could understand the struggle hidden behind her cheerful facade.