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.

rolled her chair over. "Since when were you so chummy with that intern that you even offered to take

hand dismissively. "I just

feel

her, using their youth 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." Kelly smiled and didn't say more.

...

was past 5:00 pm when Tiffany finished her IV

when she saw that Anna was alone, she decided to

and Teresa entered

What are you doing here?"

corner and smiled.

revealing

can

close to Teresa's apartment. Tiffany didn't want her running back and forth because of her. She was worried that Eric would scold Teresa

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

Anna's eyes misted over as she wiped

me of how we were back then. If my sister were still around, she'd

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

we love. Rather than missing those who have

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

eyes lit up. "Sure. I just happened to

three of them sat around Anna's bed and began

...

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

his office, checking his watch urgently as he walked. Kelly quickly shut down her computer and hurried after

was raining heavily

Kelly reached the building's

Vincent waiting for his car. She

you're getting

at her, his expression

QUMS

no, I promised Tiffany I'd take dinner for her

hearing this, Vincent turned to her again.

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

"Yes."