Unexpected Encounter with my Boss

Chapter 6

"Hello, Tiffany, are you feeling any better?" Kelly asked with concern as soon as the call connected.

Tiffany replied, "Yes, much better."

"Are you still running a fever? Did you have lunch? Are you hungry? Should I get you some takeout? Or if there's anything you'd like, I can bring it over."

Tiffany was puzzled by Kelly's over-the-top behavior. After all, they weren't close. Still, she couldn't be ungrateful for someone's good intentions.

"The fever's gone now. I already ate lunch, so I'm not hungry. If I get hungry later, I'll order something. Thanks for your concern, Kelly."

"Oh..." Kelly paused briefly. "Is... Mr. Lewis still there with you?"

"He left."

"Oh, I see. Did he go there to see you?"

"No." Tiffany didn't mention that Anna was in the hospital too. After all, Vincent was her boss, and she didn't want to say anything improper that could affect her job. Perplexed, Kelly asked, "Then, why did Mr. Lewis go to the hospital?"

"It seems like... he came to see a friend," Tiffany replied vaguely.

"Mr. Lewis has a friend in the hospital?" Kelly's questions seemed endless.

Tiffany pursed her lips. "I'm not really sure of the details."

"Oh." Kelly sounded disappointed, but then she added, "I'm free tonight. Is there anything you'd like? I can bring it over for you."

"That's not necessary. I won't be at the hospital tonight." Tiffany found Kelly's overly helpful behavior strange, so she politely declined the offer.

"Okay, then. You rest up. Don't worry about work; I'll handle things for you."

"Thank you, Kelly."

"You're welcome. We're colleagues, after all. Get some rest. I won't bother you anymore."

"Okay."

After hanging up, Kelly leaned back in her chair, frowning in thought.

so chummy with that intern that you even

waved her hand dismissively. "I just feel bad for

there to feel bad for?"

plenty of rookies like her, using their youth as an excuse to play the delicate victim at work, trying to garner sympathy to get help with their jobs. Even if all of you fall for it, I won't be fooled." Kelly smiled and didn't say more. She was wondering if she should stop by

...

pm when Tiffany finished her IV

Anna was alone, she decided to keep the elderly woman company until

door opened, and Teresa

doing here?" Tiffany got

umbrella in the corner and smiled. "I brought you some dinner. Are

container, revealing all of

can handle this

back and forth because of her. She was worried that Eric would scold Teresa and they

Tiffany was thinking. She patted Tiffany's hand reassuringly and said, "Eric has plans tonight. Besides, it's raining, so I can't set up my stall either. I'd just be idling at home, so I figured I might as well come keep you company." Tiffany nodded obediently.

misted over as she wiped tears

we were back then.

still watching over us. Don't be too sad. If your sister knew you're still grieving, she'd feel terrible too." "That's true." Anna forced a smile awkwardly. "It seems I'm getting old. Don't mind

we all have people we love. Rather than missing those who

portion of the food. "You haven't eaten yet, have

I just

of them sat around Anna's bed and began to

...

Group's office was located, Kelly finished typing and saved the spreadsheet she

up, she saw Vincent leave his office, checking his watch urgently as he walked. Kelly quickly shut

was raining heavily outside.

Kelly reached the building's

waiting for

you're getting off

glanced at her, his

QUMS

the downpour, frowning. "Oh, no, I promised Tiffany I'd take dinner for her tonight, but I got

to her

dinner for her, but I got busy and forgot." Kelly clutched her phone. "It's pouring rain, so it'll be hard to get a

"Yes."