A Promise With Hidden Fears
Ana reached out, her hand resting gently on Owen’s arm—a silent reminder to stay composed—as she turned to face the judge. With steady confidence, she reassured the court that if Olive ever wanted to find her birth parents, they would fully support her. The answer was perfect, calming any tension in the room.
What no one knew, though, was that Ana had prepared for this exact question, doing her research in advance. Still, beneath her calm response, a knot of unease tightened in her chest. While her promise was unwavering, the thought of Olive searching for her biological parents stirred emotions she wasn’t ready to face.
