Chapter 360

"Lyla, what's wrong?" I asked. I suddenly heard Lyla's crying over the phone. My heart clenched, and I gently asked what was happening. "Lyla, don't panic. Take your time to tell me what happened." Lyla's voice was shaky and interrupted by sobs. "My… my grandma suddenly got very ill. It's serious. I need to go home right away. But what about my work here? I'm so worried…" I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself while hoping to give her some comfort. "Lyla, don't worry about work. Your grandma's health is the priority right now. Pack your things and go home at once. I'll take care of your work." "Really? But this project is so important to us…" she sounded hesitant, and her voice trembled with uncertainty. I interrupted her in a firm tone, "Work is important, but family is more important. Go home and take care of your grandma. Leave everything else to me." Lyla had secured a good internship at a reputable company to ensure a smooth path to graduation, but now her grandma's