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

"I just feel bad for

to feel bad for?"

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

...

when Tiffany finished her

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

and Teresa entered carrying a food

here?" Tiffany got up

placed her umbrella in the corner and smiled. "I

opened the container, revealing all of Tiffany's

can handle this

wasn't close to Teresa's apartment. Tiffany didn't want her running back and forth because of her. She was worried that Eric would scold Teresa

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

sweet." Anna's eyes misted over as she

reminds me of how we were back then. If my sister were still

us. Don't be too sad. If your sister knew you're still grieving, she'd feel terrible too." "That's

Rather than missing those who have

"You haven't eaten yet, have you? Would you like to

up. "Sure. I just happened to be

sat around Anna's bed and

...

located, Kelly finished typing and saved

watch urgently as he walked. Kelly quickly

was raining heavily outside.

Kelly reached the building's

for his car. She approached

getting off

glanced at her, his expression

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no, I promised Tiffany I'd take dinner for her tonight, but I got caught up with work and

to

got busy and forgot." Kelly clutched her phone. "It's pouring

"Yes."