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.

so chummy with that intern that you even

her hand dismissively. "I just feel bad

feel bad for?"

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 finished her

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

and Teresa

are you doing here?" Tiffany got up

the corner and smiled. "I

revealing all of

can handle this

hospital wasn't close to Teresa's apartment. Tiffany didn't want her running back and forth because of her.

I'd just be idling at

sweet." Anna's eyes misted over as she

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

sister knew you're still grieving, she'd feel terrible too." "That's true." Anna

"No matter our age, we all have people we love. Rather than missing

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

up. "Sure. I just happened to

them sat around Anna's

...

located, Kelly finished typing and

Vincent leave his office, checking his watch urgently as

raining

Kelly reached the building's

for his car.

getting off

at her,

QUMS

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

this, Vincent turned to her again.

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

"Yes."