Prioritizing Her Feelings
They shouldn’t proceed with the adoption because this was plainly not the case. Although it could have seemed like a poor decision, Ava was fortunate that the judge was able to make her realize that her sentiments were what mattered most in this case.
Accepting Ava’s Decision
As much as Mr. and Mrs. Smith wanted Ava to be their daughter, they knew that if it did not feel right for her, they should not forward with the adoption. Despite their apparent disappointment, they could not be angry or do anything else.