Chapter 14 A Lump of Bird Poop

Andrew's face was etched with terror, his features seemingly frozen in place.

The bodyguards, witnessing the unfolding scene, turned ashen in an instant. Micah was a clean freak... This bird was doomed!

As expected, Micah's expression darkened, his eyes chilling with displeasure. His grip on Coco tightened...

Sensing the danger, Coco reacted instinctively, its neck stiffening, eyes rolling, and tongue poking out.

"Ah! Let go of Coco!" Mia charged forward, her chubby little hands forcefully prying Micah's grip away. "Let it go! Let it go!"

"Hey, little girl..." Andrew intervened, pulling Mia away from the tense situation.

Mia's eyes, red-rimmed and brimming with tears, met Micah's. The fury in his gaze inexplicably dissipated, and he released his hold on Coco. Coco, with a flurry of panicked wingbeats, soared into Mia's embrace.

She cradled Coco protectively, casting a defiant glare at Micah before descending from the car and dashing towards the entrance of the mall. "Hey! Little one!" Andrew shouted, but Mia ignored him.

bodyguard, "Stay close to her, ensure

acknowledged with a

slowly pulled

jacket, dusted off any stray feather remnants, and carefully wiped his hands

the lack of the expected anger and was surprised to find

bright," Micah added with a softened tone, surprising

who could have raised such an

like a

***

as Mia reached the escalator, she heard Sadie's

with Coco in her arms, nearly toppling Sadie over in

worried!" Sadie held Mia tightly, stroking her hair, and anxiously

"I'm fine, but..."

hesitated, her thoughts flickering back to the man in the car. "Was

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