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.

her chair over. "Since when were you so chummy with that intern that

waved her hand dismissively. "I just feel bad for

there to feel bad

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."

...

5:00 pm when Tiffany finished her IV

Anna was alone, she decided to keep the elderly woman company until Vincent got

after, the door opened, and Teresa entered carrying a

you doing here?" Tiffany

and smiled. "I brought you some

the container, revealing

I can handle

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

understood what Tiffany 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

Anna's eyes misted

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

have passed 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

love. Rather than missing those who have passed on, we should cherish the present." Anna nodded repeatedly. "You're

the food. "You haven't eaten yet, have you? Would you like to try

"Sure. I just

around Anna's bed and began to

...

Kelly finished typing and

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

was raining heavily outside.

Kelly reached the building's

for his car. She approached him and

you're getting

glanced at her,

QUMS

I promised Tiffany I'd take dinner for her tonight, but I got caught up with work and

turned to

her phone. "It's pouring rain, so it'll be hard to get

"Yes."