A Moment to Decide
Olive froze when the judge called her name. Her mind raced, thoughts colliding with each other, leaving her speechless. The weight of the moment pressed down hard, knowing that her following words could change everything. The room was silent, waiting, and Olive realized there was no turning back. She couldn’t stay quiet anymore.
With her heart pounding, she chose to be brave and to speak her truth. As she looked around the room, every eye was on her. She took a deep breath, steadying herself, and then spoke. The words she said would echo far beyond that room, altering the course of everything—and everyone—involved.
