Back then Tiffany did not realize that it was the beginning of her falling for this person.
Yes, she admits it since Heather had already pointed it out.
She was actually falling for this person in front of her.
"It doesn't seem like you have a fever. What's wrong?"
Aldger peered at her face.
Tiffany's face turned redder and she knew if he realized this after he came closer to her, he would realize what is going on inside her.
So she extended her hand...
And no, she didn't push him away.
Instead...
"OUCH!!! Hey!!! I am your boss!!! I am worrying about you and this is what you do in return!!!"
She ignored his cries and continued pulling on his ear, "What do you mean by things? Where do you think you are going? We still have a lot to discuss with our current project."
"Ow... ow... ow... Okay, okay, I understand so let me go now. I just got too excited."