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

waved her hand dismissively. "I just feel bad for

feel bad

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

...

pm when

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

door opened, and Teresa entered carrying

you doing here?" Tiffany got up

in the corner and smiled. "I brought you

the container, revealing all

can handle

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 and

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

is so sweet." Anna's eyes misted

had a sister too, but she passed away at a young age. Seeing you two reminds me of how we were back then. If my sister were still around, she'd come to visit me

If your sister knew you're still grieving, she'd feel terrible too." "That's true." Anna forced

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

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

"Sure. I just happened to be hungry

around Anna's

...

Kelly finished typing and saved the spreadsheet

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

was raining heavily

Kelly reached the building's

for his car. She approached him

you're getting

glanced at her, his expression

QUMS

at the downpour, frowning. "Oh, no, I promised Tiffany I'd take dinner for her tonight, but I got

Vincent turned to her again. "What did you

her phone. "It's pouring rain, so it'll be hard to get a cab." Vincent asked, "Are you

"Yes."