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.

when were you so chummy with that intern that you even offered to take food for

hand dismissively. "I just feel

there to feel

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

...

when Tiffany finished

Anna was alone, she decided to keep the elderly

opened, and Teresa entered carrying a food

doing here?" Tiffany got

corner and smiled. "I brought you some dinner. Are you

opened the container, revealing all of Tiffany's favorite

I can handle

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

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 company." Tiffany nodded obediently. "Okay." She took some tissues and dabbed

so sweet." Anna's eyes misted over as she wiped tears

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

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

than missing

out a portion of the food. "You haven't eaten yet,

I just happened to be hungry

of them sat around Anna's bed and began

...

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

saw Vincent leave his office, checking his watch urgently as he walked. Kelly

was raining heavily outside.

Kelly reached the building's

immediately spotted Vincent waiting for his

getting off

glanced at her,

QUMS

promised Tiffany I'd take dinner for her tonight, but I

hearing this, Vincent turned to her again. "What did

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

"Yes."