Doubts in a Little Heart

Olive couldn’t stop replaying her decision in her mind. The adoption process was moving along smoothly, and from the outside, everything seemed perfect. But deep down, a nagging feeling told her something wasn’t right. She felt like she didn’t fully belong, as though she was an outsider trying to fit into someone else’s world.

No one noticed her inner turmoil because Olive had mastered the art of pretending. She smiled, laughed, and acted as though she was happy. Yet, as the court hearing approached, the doubts grew louder. Was she making the right choice by becoming Olive Quinn? No child should have to wrestle with such heavy thoughts.