But she kept getting knocked down, time and time again.
She wasn't bad, but her opponent was stronger, so despite her best efforts, she repeatedly faced defeat.
It was clear to see: determination, composure, persistence, a willingness to admit defeat, but never giving up—it was an admirable quality, yet it was always heart-wrenching to watch.
It tugged at the heartstrings, painfully so.
Watching for a while, Maggie Summerton's heart started to clench, both terrified by Flossie's perseverance and distressed by her calm.
After a long moment, Rowdy Brightwill suddenly said, "She's quite impressive."
"Huh?" Maggie Summerton was perplexed.
"She's quite impressive," Rowdy Brightwill looked at her and said, each word deliberate, "This is face-to-face combat, but in other situations, she would have many ways to win."
Taken aback, Maggie Summerton thought for a bit, then smiled, "You think highly of her."
