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.

could not recognize the latter even as she sat across from her. Deirdre’s face was almost fully healed–if one were to look over the scars, they would be

envy, as well as all the other schemes the woman had cooked up just to erase Deirdre’s

well and unharmed.

eyes to the table placidly until

was asking about her daughter’s abduction, and her eyes watered. “Yes! Oh God, she’s

had never been in danger after a long time. How could she know that her daughter would play ball with Charlene and pretend to be in danger all to

me, Miss

and steadied her breath. “You didn’t mean to

tears away from her eyes. “Of course not, dear.” She chuckled, morose. “Though I guess

I

stared at her at

you were forced to play your role in the abduction because they left you no choice, but it doesn’t change the fact that you abused my trust and

Brighthall’s side,” replied Maeve, but her face was

has been murder

was drained

continued. “My survival was a miracle. It was more than likely that the

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