Proving Themselves
In an effort to convince the judge that they were the ideal family for her, they presented the judge with images and videos of the family having fun together. They weren’t lying, Ava knew. The ideal family was theirs. But perhaps it was a little too perfect for Ava. Something else has to be there.
Quietly Listening
Ava listened without speaking, her heart racing with a combination of dread and rage. Mostly, she was upset with herself. Why would she seek to discover a flaw in something that may be so beneficial to her? If she were to be adopted by this family, she would have a bright future.