Chapter 529 As Those Scars Healed Deirdre had expected Charlene to be arrested, but she did not expect it to happen as soon as two days later. When the police told her the woman in question was already detained, Deirdre was shocked.
The police were careful to put a damp on whatever fervor Deirdre might have after hearing news like th at. âWe need to put this out there, though. We might not get to arrest her instantly on our first attempt.â
She did not really need itâ
Deirdre knew it was next to a miracle to get Charlene to admit to guilt or be arrested on the first day. Sh e splashed some water over her face, hoping the cold would wake her up from any stupor.
She was so preoccupied that she missed out on her faceâs strange smoothness. She changed into a se t of new clothes and went downstairs.
Declan was on breakfast duty today while Kyran played his assistant. Hearing a commotion echoing fro m the stairs, Declan raised his head and greeted, âMiss McKinnon, good morn-â
He did not finish his sentence.
Kyran instinctively turned to look at the woman at the stairs as well.
A pair of clear, misty doeâ
eyes stared back at him from the covers of slender, arched eyebrows. Her scarred face was goneâ
her skin was smooth, fair, and supple, like the skin of a newborn. Her ruby lips brought out the pearly w hiteness of her luscious teeth. She looked so absolutely stunning that nobody could turn their eyes awa y.
Kyran had seen Deirdre before her disfigurement, and yet right now, he could not stop his heart from skipping. His cheeks were burning.
âWhatâs wrong?â Deirdre blinked in confusion. âWhat happened? Why did you stop? Is it something on
my face?â
Declan chuckled. âWell, itâs your face, all right. Youâre so beautiful it terrified me.â
âBeautiful?â Deirdre was stunned.
âDidnât you know? Your scars have healed.â
Deirdreâs heart skipped a beat, and she unconsciously rubbed her cheeks. She could not feel the jagge d friction from her scars anymore. Her face had completely recovered. Her skin was so supple it was as if it was just born
anew.
She had recovered her original look.
âWait till your sight has recovered. Youâll be like a phoenix rising- No, scratch that. You are already a ph oenix rising from the flames.â
Deirdreâs eyes warmed in glee. âReally?!â
âYes, really. You can ask Kyran if you think Iâm pulling your leg.â
Kyran did not expect himself to be nameâdropped at all, and he sputtered. âR-Right! Youâre beautiful.â
âHmm⦠That reaction is suspicious. Now Iâm a little sure Kyran had already known how beautiful Miss
McKinnon really was way before her recovery, which is why he tried to steal your heart that early! D*mnit, Kyran is a psychic, isnât he?â Declan teased. âMea nwhile, a mere mortal named Declan King can only wallow in his lack of foresight. He could have waged an epic war at Kyran!â
His comment flustered Deirdre, but the man continued. âYou know⦠since you havenât gotten into a Seats Healed marriage with Kyran, itâs still fair game, right? Ditch him, pick me!â
He was kidding, so Deirdre was not offended at all. She giggled. âThatâs enough, Mr. King! I know Iâm no âOh?â Declan froze a little before his habitual smile resurfaced. âWhat kind of girl do you think I like, then?â
Deirdre thought for a moment. âI think you like a kind, gentle type who always understands you.â
He paused, but before he could reply, Deirdre continued.
âBut I actually think a girl like that might not be the one for you. I think youâre a lone wolf underneath all t âYou think⦠Iâm distant and stoic?â
Deirdre was only blabbering off her gut feelings, so being asked pointedly about it made her nervous. âI Declan found it hilarious. âHa, ainât that a guess! I almost believed you. Well, I hope your verdict ends up