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.

chummy with that

her hand dismissively. "I

to feel

trying to garner sympathy to get help with their jobs. Even if

...

past 5:00 pm when Tiffany finished

but when she saw that Anna was alone, she decided

and

are you doing here?" Tiffany

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

revealing all of Tiffany's

I can handle

and forth because of her. She was worried that Eric would scold Teresa and they would

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 keep you

sweet." Anna's eyes misted over as she

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 too." The sisters' hearts sank

said, "Even if our loved ones 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 awkwardly. "It seems I'm getting old.

we love. Rather than missing those

eaten yet, have

up. "Sure. I just happened to be

of them sat around Anna's bed and began

...

Lewis Tower, where Lewis Group's office was located, Kelly finished typing and saved the spreadsheet she was working

watch urgently as he walked. Kelly quickly shut down her computer and hurried

raining heavily

Kelly reached the building's

waiting for his car. She approached him and

getting

glanced at her, his

QUMS

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

turned to her again. "What did you

her, but I got busy and forgot." Kelly clutched her phone. "It's pouring rain, so it'll be hard to get a cab."

"Yes."