Chapter 53: More time

Jennifer sat at her grandmother's bedside, her eyes fixed on the frail figure lying motionless before her. Days had passed since the surgery, and still, there was no sign of improvement. The beeping of the machines and the sterile smell of the hospital filled the air, A constant reminder of the gravity of the situation. As she gazed at her grandmother's pale face, Jennifer's mind raced with the looming deadline. Her leave, granted by Henry, Was supposed to end today, but her grandmother remained unconscious. The thought of leaving her side, even for a moment, was unbearable. Jennifer's heart ached with worry and fatigue, her eyes red from lack of sleep. With a heavy heart, Jennifer decided to compose an email to Henry, pleading for an extension of two more days. She hoped he would understand, given the extraordinary circumstances, But a nagging fear lingered in the back of her mind. She had taken so much time off lately, and Henry wasn't paying her to be on exten