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.

when were you so chummy with that intern that

hand dismissively. "I just feel bad

feel

an excuse to play the delicate victim at work, trying to garner sympathy to get help with their jobs. Even

...

when Tiffany

was supposed to return to the dormitory but when she saw that Anna was alone,

and Teresa

are you doing here?" Tiffany got up to

corner and smiled. "I brought you some

container, revealing

I can handle

want her running back and forth because of her. She

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. "Okay." She took some

sweet." Anna's eyes misted over as

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

on, they are 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

than missing those who have passed

of the food. "You haven't eaten yet, have you? Would

I just happened to be

three of them sat around Anna's bed

...

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

checking his watch urgently as he walked. Kelly quickly shut down her

raining

Kelly reached the building's

spotted Vincent waiting for his car. She approached

you're getting off

her, his expression indifferent.

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

this, Vincent turned to her again. "What did

visit Tiffany tonight and take 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 cab."

"Yes."