Making a Calm Promise

Ana’s hand lightly rested on Owen’s arm, a silent gesture to ease his nerves as she turned to face the judge. With a steady voice, she reassured everyone that if Olive ever chose to search for her birth parents, they would be right behind her. It was the ideal answer.

Nobody had any idea that Ana had seen this question coming and had prepared herself, knowing it was only a matter of time before the court would ask. She appeared calm, but her emotions were raging. Supporting Olive was one thing, but the thought of her searching for her birth parents was a fear Ana wasn’t ready to face.