Chapter 143 He Has Grown

"A scream?"

The first thought that came to Michael was that a monster might be in the building. 

Immediately, his expression became serious. 

Michael heightened his senses to their maximum, but he noticed nothing unusual.

No. He did notice something.

The scent of blood.

It was coming from upstairs.

"Where did you hear the scream from, Aunt Mia?" Michael asked, turning to look at his aunt.

"Upstairs." She paused, her voice uncertain. 

But after a moment, she added, "It should be upstairs. The scream sounded like it came from the neighbors—the family Lily usually plays with."

Michael recognized the family.

He wasn't close to them personally, but he had seen them around the apartment building for years.

Michael didn't mention the scent of blood he had picked up. 

It wouldn't do Aunt Mia any good to know.

Instead, he said, "I'll check it out in a minute, Aunt Mia. Let me see Lily first."