Unexpected Encounter with my Boss novel Chapter 3

After Tiffany finished a few bags of IV, her fever finally subsided. However, the doctor said she had a bacterial infection with internal inflammation.

Although the fever was temporarily gone, she needed to come to the hospital for two more days to get treated with an antibiotic infusion.

In the evening, Teresa Lloyd, Tiffany's sister, hurriedly burst into the hospital room. "Tiffany, are you okay?"

As she saw Teresa, Tiffany's eyes welled up. "I'm fine, Teri."

"How did this happen? You were perfectly healthy." Teresa looked at Tiffany, her face etched with concern.

They had lost their parents when they were young. Teresa was seven years older than Tiffany and had played the roles of both a mother and a sister in Tiffany's life. She had raised Tiffany, and their bond was deep.

Not wanting to worry Teresa, Tiffany blinked back tears. "I caught a cold last night and got a fever. But I'm much better now."

Seeing that Tiffany looked better, Teresa relaxed slightly. She then turned to Kelly, who was standing beside her. "And you are?"

"Hello, I'm Kelly Harrison, Tiffany's colleague." Kelly politely extended her hand and shook hands with Teresa.

"Oh, are you the one who brought Tiffany to the hospital?"

"No." Kelly shook her head. "Our boss did. I just stayed with her for the day."

"Well, thank you. Tiffany is quite reserved; she's lucky to have a good colleague like you."

"You're too kind." Glancing at the time, Kelly guessed Vincent wouldn't visit again today. So, she grabbed her purse. "Since you're here, I'll leave Tiffany to you and head back."

Teresa escorted Kelly out. When she returned, she remarked, "She seems nice. Is she a new friend?"

Tiffany shook her head. "We hardly talk at the office."

Kelly had been usually friendly earlier, but in the office, she was closest to Ivy. Tiffany was shy and rarely socialized, choosing to keep her head down and work instead. She did find it odd that Kelly had been so attentive today.

"Still, it's nice she stayed with you the whole day."

"Yes." Tiffany decided she would return the favor to Kelly when she had the chance. She disliked owing others.

Teresa said the hospital was too noisy and suggested they go back home. Tiffany didn't mind the noise, but she felt unsettled without Teresa around, so she agreed.

As they left the hospital, a gust of cold wind blew by them. Teresa draped her coat over Tiffany's shoulders.

Though Teresa was dressed lightly, she prioritized keeping Tiffany warm. Tiffany bit her lip and hastened her steps to get into the cab.

While they were on the way home, Eric Cobb, Teresa's husband, called her. He said he had a business engagement and would be home late, so they shouldn't wait for him for dinner.

Teresa gave him a few reminders, which Eric curtly acknowledged before impatiently hanging up on her.

Tiffany squeezed Teresa's hand. "Teri, I want to eat pasta made by you for dinner."

Teresa smiled. "Sure. I'll make them for you when we get home."

"Okay."

Once they got back to their apartment, Teresa helped Tiffany into her room and propped a pillow behind her back. She poured a cup of hot water for Tiffany and then felt her forehead in concern.

"Rest here. I'll make the pasta for you. Call me if you need anything."