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.

were you so chummy with that intern that you

waved her hand dismissively. "I just

to feel

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

...

was past 5:00 pm when

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

and Teresa entered carrying a

are you doing here?" Tiffany got up to

the corner and smiled.

the container, revealing all of Tiffany's favorite

can handle

apartment. Tiffany didn't want her running back and forth because of her. She was worried that

up my stall either. I'd just be idling at home,

is so sweet." Anna's eyes misted

were back then. If my sister were still around, she'd come

they are still watching over us. Don't be too sad. If your sister knew you're

age, we all have people we love. Rather than missing those who have passed on, we should cherish the present." Anna

haven't eaten yet, have you? Would

up. "Sure. I just

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

...

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

saw Vincent leave his office, checking his watch urgently as he walked. Kelly quickly shut down her computer and hurried

was raining

Kelly reached the building's

for his

you're getting

her, his

QUMS

I'd take dinner for her tonight, but I got caught

hearing this, Vincent turned to her again.

clutched her phone. "It's pouring rain, so it'll be

"Yes."