Chirpy, as if understanding the commotion, flapped her wings and circled in the air before landing in the center of the cushion, tilting her fluffy little head proudly, "Chirpy is the queen, the queen!"
Everyone burst into laughter, "Yes, yes, Chirpy is the queen, the queen of our household!"
Pleased with the attention, Chirpy mimicked human laughter with a series of chuckles and then burst into song, "Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are..."
She was quite the talent, able to finish an entire song, and all self-taught.
The family clapped along to her tune. Just then, Laura knocked and entered, bringing William a steaming cup of ginger tea, a home remedy for his cold.
Chirpy, seeing the color and smelling the pungent scent, thought it was medicine, panicked, and flew behind the curtains, "Medicine time, needle time!"
Although she was a parrot, she was the little darling of the family, with her vet for regular check-ups and vaccinations.
Kane chuckled, "It's just ginger tea, not medicine."
He took the cup and gulped it down in one go.
Laura paused, the lollipop she had prepared for him still in her hand!
William wasn't fond of the strong ginger taste, but he always drank his tea obediently, never refusing. He'd just need to alternate each sip with a lick of his lollipop.
"Master William, your lollipop..."
Kane broke out in a sweat, having forgotten again. He quickly took the lollipop, unwrapped it, and popped it into his mouth, then asked deliberately, "Laura, am I brave today? I finished the ginger tea in one go, just like Kane would."
Laura had watched William grow up and knew him best. She couldn't let her spot any slip.
She nodded, "Indeed, Master William, you are very brave today. If you feel unwell at any point, let me know, and I'll make you some cold medicine."
"I'm feeling quite alright now," Kane said with a smile.
Laura picked up the cup and left the room, seemingly without suspicion, and Kane breathed a sigh of relief.
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