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 you

"I just feel bad for

feel

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

...

5:00 pm when Tiffany finished her IV

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

after, the door opened, and Teresa entered

you doing here?" Tiffany got up

umbrella in the corner and smiled. "I

revealing all

I can

want her running back and forth because of her. She was worried that Eric would scold Teresa and they would get

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

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

we were back then. If my sister were still around, she'd come to visit me too." The sisters' hearts sank

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.

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

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

"Sure. I just happened to be

of them sat around Anna's bed and began to

...

Tower, where Lewis Group's office was located, 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

was raining heavily

Kelly reached the building's

Vincent waiting for his car. She approached

you're getting off

her, his

QUMS

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

to her again.

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

"Yes."