Stubborn Trunk Remains
The saw buzzed louder as I kept pushing through the tree’s stubborn bark. Elena leaned in, her eyes wide with wonder.
It seemed like we’d been at it for hours, but that old tree wasn’t ready to give up its secrets just yet.
Each attempt, though, filled the group with a strange kind of determination. Officer Trent, still amused, said, ‘Looks like you met your match, Gary!
‘ It might have been hard, but something in there was worth the wait.