Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 1029: The False Death Drug

Time had left barely a trace on her face. Thaliana's posture was as poised as ever, and the brilliance in her eyes remained the same. The only noticeable difference was her hair-once tied in a crisp ponytail, it now fell freely over her shoulders.

She inclined her head slightly. "Aunt Thaliana, hello. I'm Tina," she introduced herself.

Thaliana looked at Tina, but her gaze seemed to pass through her, focusing on someone else. "I heard from Connie. Tina, they say you carry the shadow of your mother. How is she?"

Tina pressed her lips together before replying, "She's doing well. She's not in the capital at the moment; she went abroad with my dad for their honeymoon."

"If she knew you had returned, she would be thrilled."

Hearing this, Thaliana paused, visibly startled. "Your father is...?"

Tina answered directly, "His name is Ruud."

At the mention of the name, a flicker of surprise flashed in Thaliana's eyes. She shook her head in disbelief. "I never would've guessed. So, the person your mother held in her heart all these years was him. No wonder she kept his name a secret for so long... it makes sense now."

A strange feeling flashed through Tina's heart, but she quickly dismissed it. It couldn't be her. Other people might pretend, but Aunt Thaliana wouldn't.

Realizing her distraction, Thaliana suddenly clapped her hands. "Look at me! Seeing you brought back so many memories of your mother, I got carried away. Please, have a seat."

She made her way to pour water but stopped when she found the kettle empty. Turning to the two of them, she said, "You two chat. I'll go get some water."

Courtney nodded. Watching Thaliana pick up the kettle, she couldn't help but express her concern. "Mom, be careful not to scald yourself."

Thaliana smiled softly, asking her to keep Tina company and promising she'd be back shortly.

Now, only Tina and Courtney remained in the room.

Tina observed Courtney's expression and gestured toward her hand. "Let me see your injury."

Courtney hesitated, trying to pull back, but Tina's unwavering look made her reluctantly extend her hand. Tina's fingers lightly brushed over it, and after a moment, she seemed to understand the cause. She reached into her bottle and took out a healing pill, handing it to Courtney.

aware of the pill's miraculous effects, she hesitated. "Tina, I'll recover in a few

days. Do you plan to fight while

Courtney no room to argue. She could endure pain, but she would never drag the team down. Watching Courtney finally swallow the pill, Tina opened her mouth again, her tone calm yet probing. "Why did you hide it from

assuming Tina was referring to her decision to act alone without notifying the team. Her expression turned serious. "I'm sorry, Tina. What I did

that way. "Relax," she said softly. "I just want to know how you

from Tina. Her gaze lowered slightly as she murmured, "My mom

the reason earlier but hadn't expected Courtney's

admitted, "Honestly, Tina, I couldn't believe my mom was back at first. I didn't

again for the first time, her initial reaction had also been disbelief, followed by overwhelming joy at the reunion.

you first realize it was Aunt Thaliana?"

eyes widened slightly at the question,

her. "Don't overthink. I'm only asking because I want to make sure nothing overlaps.

was concerned someone might be impersonating Thaliana, deceiving them, or manipulating their

internal conflict, decided not to press further. "You don't have to say anything if you don't want

head and thought for a

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ago?"

"I'm certain. It was Friday afternoon. I was leaving the lab and noticed someone following me on my way home. After realizing it, I decided to follow

them shortly after," Tina

I thought I might have encountered a professional assassin. The next day, as I was preparing to

when you realized

sure at first. She looked so much like her,

Aunt Thaliana has returned, why didn't

know Asher Vance was dead. She was afraid that appearing in front of me might

but the overdose damaged her brain. For a long time, she didn't even know who she was.

If the antidote wasn't administered within a specific timeframe, the life- saving drug

clearly stated

to pursue the matter further. Just then, Thaliana returned with a kettle in one hand and fresh fruit

"Mom, you went

set the items down and poured two glasses of water. "Yes, there wasn't

was as