Chapter 1037: Truth or Deception

Tina reassured her to stay calm. She had already investigated Claudia's background thoroughly. Now, it was just a matter of waiting for her to take the bait, and they could eliminate her completely.

Only then did Alina breathe a sigh of relief. "By the way, why did you call me back in such a hurry? What happened with Thaliana?"

Tina's gaze darkened slightly. "Aunt Thaliana was shot."

Alina's eyes sharpened. "Who did it?"

Tina's tone was calm. "At the moment, the evidence points to Claudia... but I don't think it's that simple."

Alina quickly caught on. "You're doubting Thaliana's identity?"

Tina nodded in confirmation. "Exactly. Her timing was too perfect. I can't help but be suspicious."

Alina's expression turned thoughtful. "Thaliana's death back then was so conclusive-no body, no evidence. The matter was untraceable. If even Courtney hasn't doubted her, then it might really be Thaliana who has returned."

Speaking of her former deputy, Alina's eyes reflected nothing but trust.

Even though they hadn't met yet, she didn't want anyone tarnishing Thaliana's face by committing atrocities in her name.

Alina asked again, "What about Courtney? What does she have to say about this?" Courtney was Thaliana's only child. If even she trusted this person, the likelihood of it actually being Thaliana would significantly increase.

Tina hesitated slightly before replying, "Courtney believes it completely. That bullet was originally meant for her."

Alina understood everything now. No wonder her daughter had been so eager to call her back-it was something even she found difficult to handle.

"When do you have time? Let's go to the hospital together."

Tina glanced at the files on the table before settling on a time. "Tomorrow morning, I'll pick you up. After yesterday's surgery, I doubt she's fully regained consciousness."

Alina nodded; it was just as well. She could use the time to recover from jet lag. After an entire day on the plane, her head was pounding.

Tina took the files and headed to the lab with Jared. They handed the materials over to Wraith, instructing him to get to the bottom of them within two days.

while before returning to the

The next day.

the hospital, Alina's fingers rested lightly on Tina's wrist, which was placed on the armrest. "How have

Jared, spoke up from the front. "She was vomiting badly last week, but

didn't mind the interruption and continued,

doesn't avoid spicy or sour foods, and her appetite

Who was the

despite her pregnancy. She sighed. "You should eat more.

eating plenty, but my weight hasn't gone up

At the hospital.

VIP ward, Tina and Alina entered together while Jared stayed back to check

bed, suddenly opened her eyes. She turned

saw who was standing beside Tina, she froze in

to take her hand.

warmed as she nodded. "Thank you,

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head. Her relationship with Thaliana

the face she hadn't seen in

is it

the window. Tina glanced back at the

but this morning she suddenly developed a low fever. It

nodded. Post-surgery complications often included

You don't need to keep

close my eyes, I see my mom shielding me from that bullet. I can't rest.

Tina said no more.

fully convinced that the woman lying on the bed was her mother. If Tina shared her

the room, her expression

approached her.

gaze conflicted. "If it

believe that Thaliana

"Did you

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