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.

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

"I just feel bad for

there to feel bad for?"

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

...

was past 5:00 pm when Tiffany

when she saw that Anna was alone, she decided to keep the elderly woman company until Vincent

and

you doing here?" Tiffany

and smiled.

the container, revealing all

I can handle

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

has plans tonight. Besides, it's raining, so I can't set up my stall either. I'd just be

so sweet." Anna's eyes misted over

young age. Seeing you two reminds me of how we were back then. If my sister were still around,

ones have passed on, they are still watching over us. Don't be too sad. If your sister

than missing those who have passed on, we should

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

"Sure. I just

of them sat around Anna's bed and began

...

Kelly finished

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

was raining

Kelly reached the building's

immediately spotted Vincent waiting for his

you're getting

glanced at her, his expression indifferent.

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

Vincent turned to her again.

dinner for her, but I got busy and forgot." Kelly clutched her phone. "It's pouring

"Yes."