Lisa Brüschweiler, a twenty-five-year-old law student, is under immense pressure from her studies, exams, and the high expectations of her single mother. After failing her final exam, the stress of having a low GPA as a graduating student takes a to...
"I know you're itching to say it. So, just say it!"
"I'm not going to say it."
"Oh, come on! I can handle it!"
"Focus."
"I can't. It's bothering me."
"What are you, nine?"
"Just say that I'm stupid, Mingyu!"
Mingyu's patience was wearing thin. He leaned back in his chair, the wooden seat creaking under his weight. His fingers drummed impatiently on the table's surface, sending a faint vibration through the stack of Lisa's scattered law books and notes. The late afternoon sunlight streamed through the kitchen window, casting a warm glow over the scene. Lisa sat across from him, her brows knitted in concentration, her usually calm demeanor now marred by frustration.
"I'm not going to say that, Lisa," Mingyu said firmly, trying to suppress his growing irritation.
"It's all over your face. You're losing patience with me!" Lisa shot back, her voice rising slightly.
Mingyu's eyes widened in disbelief. "I can't believe you're picking a fight over this."
"Yes, I'm that petty," Lisa retorted sarcastically, rolling her eyes in exasperation. Her cheeks were flushed, adding to the overall tension in the room.
Mingyu, sensing that the situation was spiraling, casually pulled out his phone. The persistent buzzing and flashing notifications on the screen briefly distracted him from the argument. Before diving into the group chat with his friends, he glanced at Lisa, before opening the group message with his friends. It had been two hours since he had arrived at her apartment, having rung the doorbell and found himself surrounded by the chaotic jumble of Lisa's study materials. His intention had been to help her with her studies, but the afternoon had devolved into a heated debate.
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