Quit the job

With a heavy sigh, Mindy finally relented, her resolve crumbling under Sophia's unwavering gaze. "Okay, I'll tell you," she began, her voice trembling slightly with emotion. "The truth is, I've been struggling to balance my studies with my part-time job at the café."

Sophia's eyes widened in understanding, her expression softening with empathy as she listened to Mindy's confession. "I had no idea it was this difficult for you, Mindy," she said softly, reaching out to squeeze her friend's hand in a gesture of support. "I'm so sorry you're going through this."

Mindy nodded, her eyes brimming with tears as she recounted the challenges she had faced in trying to manage her job and her studies. "It's been really tough, Sophia," she admitted, her voice barely above a whisper. "I've been coming home late from work, and I'm constantly tired. Sometimes I'm too exhausted to even focus on studying."