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

"I just

there to feel bad for?"

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."

...

was past 5:00 pm when Tiffany finished

when she saw that Anna was alone, she decided to

the door opened, and Teresa entered carrying

doing here?" Tiffany

the corner and smiled. "I brought you

revealing all of

I can handle

want her running back and forth because of her. She was

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 company." Tiffany nodded obediently. "Okay." She took

Anna's eyes misted over as

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

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. Don't

matter our age, we all have people we love. Rather than missing those who have passed on, we

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

"Sure. I just happened to

sat around Anna's bed and

...

Group's office was located, Kelly finished typing and saved the spreadsheet

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

raining heavily outside.

Kelly reached the building's

waiting for his car.

getting off

her, his

QUMS

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

this, Vincent turned to her again. "What did

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

"Yes."