Unexpected Encounter with my Boss novel 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.

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

Kelly waved her hand dismissively. "I just feel bad for her."

"What's there to feel bad for?" Ivy scoffed.

"I've seen plenty of rookies like 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. She was wondering if she should stop by the hospital that evening.

…

It was past 5:00 pm when Tiffany finished her IV drip.

She was supposed to return to the dormitory but when she saw that Anna was alone, she decided to keep the elderly woman company until Vincent got there.

Soon after, the door opened, and Teresa entered carrying a food container.

"Teri? What are you doing here?" Tiffany got up to greet her.

Teresa placed her umbrella in the corner and smiled. "I brought you some dinner. Are you hungry?"

She opened the container, revealing all of Tiffany's favorite dishes.

"Teri, I can handle this myself."

The hospital wasn't 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 and they would get into an argument again.

Teresa understood what 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 as well come keep you company."

Tiffany nodded obediently. "Okay." She took some tissues and dabbed the raindrops off Teresa's shoulders.