Her Answer Changed Everything

Olive froze, her heart pounding as the judge repeated the question. “Olive, can you answer me, please?” The weight of the moment pressed down on her, making it hard to breathe. How could she respond when she knew her words would shift the course of so many lives, including her own? The question wasn’t simple—it was terrifying.

But staying silent wasn’t an option. The girl glanced at her adoptive parents, their faces tight with anticipation, then back at the judge’s expectant gaze. Her mind raced, but one thought stood out: she had to tell the truth. Olive finally spoke; no one could have foreseen how it would change everything.