Chapter 523 Testify Against Charlene McKinney

The police officer thought it would be unkind to snuff out Deirdre’s hope, so he asked tactfully, “Do you have any solid proof, Miss McKinnon?”

“Proof?”

“We can’t sentence someone based on he–says–she–says. We need more witnesses and evidence.”

“Don’t I count as an eyewitness?”

“You do, but since you’re blind, the defendant can easily weasel her way out of this accusation. It’s really hard to make a solid case if you’re the sole witness.”

A person came into Deirdre’s mind–and the color in her eyes darkened. She thinned her lips. “I… I know another eyewitness, but I don’t know if she’s willing to help. Regardless, I’m willing to try. Can you help me summon this person? Then I’ll talk to her alone.”

Maeve O’Keefe was brought in a while later. Despite her seemingly calm expression, she was gripping the edge of her skirt tightly as though she had predicted this outcome. The police escorted her into an interrogation room, where Deirdre was already waiting.

even as she sat across from her. Deirdre’s face was almost fully healed–if one were to

the woman had cooked up just to erase

well and unharmed. Sitting across from her,

been casting her eyes to the table placidly until she spoke. Lifting her head, she asked, “Is

A moment later, she realized Deirdre was asking about her daughter’s abduction, and her eyes

How could she know that her daughter would play ball with Charlene and pretend to be in

or me, Miss McKinnon.

“You didn’t mean to put me in danger, did

eyes. “Of course not, dear.” She chuckled, morose.

I

stared at her at

change the fact that you abused my trust and

leave Mr. Brighthall’s side,” replied Maeve, but

motive has

color was

continued. “My survival was a miracle. It was more than likely that the water would swallow me whole. I

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