Judge Stops Custody Battle Between Wealthy Parents After Daughter Says This

The courtroom was buzzing with anticipation as the judge examined the documents in front of her. All the preparation and hard work had been leading up to this moment for Ava and her adoptive parents. She was seated beside them, eyes cast down, as the hearing took place to finalize her adoption.

The judge sensed that something was amiss so she shifted her gaze to the young girl and prompted her to speak with one very important question.

Speak Up

Ava hadn’t spoken a word yet. She had listened in silence while her adoptive parents spoke highly of her, praising Ava and convincing the judge they were the perfect family for her.

The judge had listened with positive body language, but that suddenly changed, and now, she wanted Ava to speak up…

Not Ready Yet

“Ava?” the judge asked again. She had repeated the question, but Ava had no idea what to say. She could change the course of her future with just one answer, but will that be the right decision? She looked back at the ground, her heart pounding in her chest. This was it. Should she do it?

Making a Decision

The judge was getting impatient. She had asked Ava the question for a second time but still got no answer. Then, suddenly, Ava looked up, stared directly into the judge’s eyes, and said… But what did the judge ask Ava? What did she say to stop the hearing, and will she make the right decision?

Ava’s Upbringing

Ava had a difficult childhood. She never knew who her biological parents were, as she was left at a hospital when she was just a baby. She was taken into the system and has been searching for her permanent adoptive parents since then.

She never had much luck, but this time around, it would be different.