I saw this being talked about. Apparently they censored it for the younger readers. That way it can have a larger reader base. When she put on makeup after escaping, that was supposed to be enough to justify her looking normal again so soon. ╮( ̄▽ ̄)╭ Because of the censorship.
People who read the novel talked about how them doing that really messed up the story. Especially with how it's supposed to go down after she returns. I think it's dumb personally. They should've stayed with the original plot since that held a lot of significance to the original story line! (/TДT)/
I'm glad I ran across that conversation and read all those spoilers.
I think not just the makeup, she had planned to flee to far away but every time she keeps getting behind because some excuse to stay until she realizes that she doesn't want to be away from him, even if it means he will be the one who will k11L her, her acceptance of her destiny is so angst and sad in the novel, it was really good to read.
But, I do like the Duke blaming Cliff here, it doesn't happen in the novel.
As an angst lover I wish she looked more hurt by what happened both physically and emotionally... I didn’t read the novel but I kinda get what you all are disappointed about. The characters suddenly feel less complex which is really weird ...