"Your wounds are almost healed, but the one on your cheek is still taking a bit time," Harriet said gently. She moved with precision, carefully smoothing the medical tape over a small patch of cotton to secure the dressing.
Katelyn peered into the hand mirror. "It won't leave a scar behind, right?" she asked.
"No, it won't," Harriet reassured her, offering a comforting smile. "The skin is regenerating well. However, I would recommend you visit the hospital once, just to have a specialist look at the deeper tissue."
Mabel, who had been watching from the armchair with a protective gaze, shook her head slightly. "At the moment, we aren't stepping out of the palace. It's too dangerous," she explained. "I will have a dermatologist brought here to consult regarding the mark. We won't take any risks."
