The Courtroom of Unspoken Feelings

The courtroom felt heavy with expectation, every detail carefully arranged for the day that could redefine Olive’s life. She sat beside her foster parents in a room filled with caseworkers, attorneys, and witnesses. Everything seemed to be falling into place perfectly.

But while the formalities progressed seamlessly, Olive was feeling uneasy inside. Her new family had done nothing but shower her with love, showing time and again that they wanted her forever. Yet, deep within, an unfamiliar feeling lingered—a mix of fear and doubt she couldn’t name. It left her wondering if she was ready for such a permanent change.