Unsettling Invitation
Ana and Owen sat frozen, their surprise palpable as the judge called a recess halfway through the hearing. Their shock deepened when he requested to speak with Olive alone in his chambers. The unexpected turn left the couple unsettled, torn between worry and irritation.
She had expected a brief break with her new family but felt a knot tighten in her stomach. The idea of facing the judge alone stirred confusion and unease. Ana’s face betrayed her concern, her mind racing with the thought of what could unfold behind those closed doors. What was the judge planning to ask her?
