Chapter 157

As the finals approached, everyone in the dorm was cramming. Brenda couldn't take it anymore after an hour of studying. She shut her book on the desk and slumped back in her chair, wailing, "Guys, let's take a break. The war went on for eight years, and there's no way we can finish its history in just an hour." Her dramatic outburst had me and Sharon laughing. I put down my book and stretched my neck. "I think you're right. Let's rest a bit. These books aren't going anywhere whether we cram now or later. We'll get there as long as we try." "So it's the trying that matters, not whether you actually succeed?" Sharon shot us a teasing look as she stood up to make us some instant coffee. Brenda and I exchanged a glance and waved at her. "No, no, no, we're just making the process a little more enjoyable." "Okay," Sharon said, grabbing her phone. "How about I spice up this process with a buffet?" It was rare to see Sharon join in our playful banter since she was usually the most se