Even though every time she speaks words of disdain now, only she knows in her heart that this man holds a position in her heart that no other man ever will.
She doesn't know what the future holds for them; she dares not think about it, nor does she want to. As long as he acknowledges her and treats her as a friend, she's willing to maintain this relationship with him for a lifetime.
Sometimes Xiao Xiao herself feels contempt for these thoughts, but there's nothing she can do. Whenever she sees this man, she feels all her perseverance is worthwhile. Without him, her life would likely never be as bright.
However, today she suddenly felt something had changed.
Just like now, as Xiao Xiao sits on a garden chair pondering the major events of her life, a tennis ball rolls over.
