A Heart Full of Questions

Olive and the Quinns arrived at the courthouse early, and everything seemed to go smoothly. They were soon seated at the front table, with the caseworker, attorneys, and witnesses filling the benches behind them. Yet, as everyone else focused on the proceedings, Olive’s thoughts spun wildly.

She couldn’t understand why the strange feeling in her chest wouldn’t disappear. The Quinns had given her everything she wanted—love, security, and a family who cared deeply for her. They wanted to adopt her, to make her part of their lives forever. So why couldn’t she shake the unease? Why couldn’t she just let herself feel happy?