Hidden Struggles Start Coming Up

The adoption process seemed to move forward without a hitch, but Olive’s thoughts were far from calm. On the surface, everything appeared perfect—a loving family and the promise of a new beginning—but deep inside, she struggled with feelings of not genuinely fitting in. Her practiced smiles hid doubts she carried silently.

The upcoming court date, set to make her adoption official, brought more unease than excitement. Becoming Olive Quinn felt like it should be the happiest highlight of her life, yet questions and fears filled her mind. For someone so young, the weight of these emotions was almost too much to bear alone.