Not Knowing What To Say
“Ava?” Again, the judge questioned. Ava was at a loss for words when the question was asked a second time. She knew that her life would change forever with her one simple answer, but will she make the correct choice? Her heart was racing as she turned to face the ground once more. There it was. Can she do it?
Making Up Her Mind
The judge’s patience was wearing thin. Ava had not responded when she had posed the question a second time. Ava then abruptly raised her head, met the judge’s gaze, and whispered…