She moved at his own pace, unconcerned with the world around her, and somehow, that was exactly what Emily needed. Over time, Tubby became more than just a nostalgic reminder of Emily’s childhood; he became a symbol of resilience.
The tortoise had managed to survive for decades, hidden away in the loft and living off who knows what, yet he was still here. Now, Emily felt like he was surviving, too. Life had a strange way of surprising you when you least expected it, and Tubby’s return was one of those unexpected gifts from the past, arriving just when Emily needed it the most.