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.

with that intern that you even offered to

hand dismissively. "I

there to feel bad for?" Ivy

seen 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

...

when Tiffany finished her

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

the door opened, and Teresa entered carrying a

are you doing here?"

smiled. "I brought you some dinner. Are

container, revealing all

can handle

forth because of her. She was worried that Eric would scold Teresa and they would get into an argument

just be idling at home, so I figured I might as well come keep you company." Tiffany nodded obediently. "Okay." She took some tissues and

sweet." Anna's eyes misted

of how we were back then. If my

be too sad. If your sister knew you're still

we love. Rather than missing those

out a portion of the food. "You haven't eaten yet, have you? Would you like to

"Sure. I just happened to be hungry

them sat around Anna's bed and

...

was located, Kelly finished typing and

his watch urgently as he walked.

raining heavily outside.

Kelly reached the building's

Vincent waiting for his car. She

you're getting

at her, his expression indifferent.

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Tiffany I'd take dinner for her

Vincent turned to her again. "What did

take dinner for her, but I got busy and forgot." Kelly clutched her phone. "It's pouring rain, so

"Yes."