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

dismissively. "I just

feel bad for?"

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

...

past 5:00 pm when

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

opened, and

you doing here?" Tiffany got up

placed her umbrella in the corner and smiled. "I brought you some

revealing all of

can handle this

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 they

set up my stall either. I'd just be idling at home, so I figured I might as well come keep you company." Tiffany nodded

eyes misted over

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 too." The sisters' hearts sank

watching over us. Don't be too sad. If your sister

said. "No matter our age, we all have people we love. Rather than missing those who have passed on, we should cherish the present." Anna nodded repeatedly. "You're

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

eyes lit up. "Sure. I just happened

of them sat around Anna's

...

Kelly finished typing and saved

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

raining heavily outside.

Kelly reached the building's

waiting for his car. She approached him

you're getting off

at her, his expression indifferent.

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

this, Vincent turned to

her, but I got busy and forgot." Kelly clutched her

"Yes."