Unexpected Encounter with my Boss

Chapter 3

After Tiffany finished a few bags of IV, her fever finally subsided. However, the doctor said she had a bacterial infection with internal inflammation. Although the fever was temporarily gone, she needed to come to the hospital for two more days to get treated with an antibiotic infusion.

In the evening, Teresa Lloyd, Tiffany's sister, hurriedly burst into the hospital room. "Tiffany, are you okay?"

As she saw Teresa, Tiffany's eyes welled up. "I'm fine, Teri."

"How did this happen? You were perfectly healthy." Teresa looked at Tiffany, her face etched with concern.

They had lost their parents when they were young. Teresa was seven years older than Tiffany and had played the roles of both a mother and a sister in Tiffany's life. She had raised Tiffany, and their bond was deep.

Not wanting to worry Teresa, Tiffany blinked back tears. "I caught a cold last night and got a fever. But I'm much better now."

Seeing that Tiffany looked better, Teresa relaxed slightly. She then turned to Kelly, who was standing beside her. "And you are?"

"Hello, I'm Kelly Harrison, Tiffany's colleague." Kelly politely extended her hand and shook hands with Teresa.

"Oh, are you the one who brought Tiffany to the hospital?"

"No." Kelly shook her head. "Our boss did. I just stayed with her for the day."

"Well, thank you. Tiffany is quite reserved; she's lucky to have a good colleague like you."

"You're too kind." Glancing at the time, Kelly guessed Vincent wouldn't visit again today. So, she grabbed her purse. "Since you're here, I'll leave Tiffany to you and head back."

Teresa escorted Kelly out. When she returned, she remarked, "She seems nice. Is she a new friend?"

Tiffany shook her head. "We hardly talk at the office."

Kelly had been usually friendly earlier, but in the office, she was closest to Ivy. Tiffany was shy and rarely socialized, choosing to keep her head down and work instead. She did find it odd that Kelly had been so attentive today. "Still, it's nice she stayed with you the whole day."

the favor to Kelly when she had the chance. She

go back home. Tiffany didn't

gust of cold wind blew by

Teresa was dressed lightly, she prioritized keeping Tiffany warm. Tiffany bit her lip and

said he had a business engagement and would be home late, so they

a few reminders, which Eric curtly acknowledged before impatiently hanging up on

Teresa's hand. "Teri, I want to

smiled. "Sure. I'll make them for you when we

"Okay."

of hot water for Tiffany and then felt her forehead in concern. "Rest here. I'll make the pasta for you. Call me if you

Tiffany obediently nodded. "Okay."

on an apron and headed to the kitchen to cook pasta. When Tiffany heard the sounds

tiptoed into

she opened

and easily found some contraceptive

quicklyglanced at the instructie

swny

box and swallowed

taking off her clothes, she stood in front of the

madness flashed through her mind,

slept too much during the day, or maybe it was because she

drifting from outside.

shoes scattered on the floor. Eric lay sprawled on the couch, reeking of

tell you to

All you do is nag," Eric slurred. "You think I want to be like this? I do it for you. For this family. For your deadbeat sister."

drinks, and she lives under my roof. And I can't talk

been contributing to expenses since she was a freshman. When has

you'd better have her move out tomorrow.

graduated, and she's just found