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.

over. "Since when were you so chummy with that intern that you even offered to take food for

dismissively. "I just

to feel bad for?"

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

...

was past 5:00 pm when

supposed to return to the dormitory but when she saw that Anna was alone, she decided to keep the elderly woman company until Vincent

opened, and

here?" Tiffany got up

in the corner and smiled. "I

the container, revealing all of

I can handle

want her running back and forth because of her. She was worried that Eric

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

misted over

young age. Seeing you two reminds me of how we were back then. If my sister were still around, she'd come to visit me too."

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.

said. "No matter our age, we all have people we love. Rather than missing those who have passed on,

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

eyes lit up. "Sure. I just happened to be

three of them sat around Anna's bed and began to

...

Lewis Group's office was located, Kelly finished typing and

urgently as he walked. Kelly quickly shut

raining heavily outside.

Kelly reached the building's

for his car. She approached

getting

her,

QUMS

no, I promised Tiffany I'd take dinner for her tonight,

this, Vincent turned to her

her phone. "It's pouring rain, so it'll be hard to get a cab." Vincent asked, "Are

"Yes."