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.

Ian for a while

The next day.

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

sudden interrogations, was about to answer when the driver, Uncle Jared, spoke up from the front. "She was vomiting

the interruption and continued, "Anything you've

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

glanced at him. Who was the pregnant

sighed. "You should eat more. It's not just you who needs the nutrients. Have you

eating plenty, but my weight

At the hospital.

Alina entered together while Jared stayed back

leaning on the bed, suddenly

who was standing beside Tina, she froze in shock.

Courtney's astonished expression, Alina smiled and stepped forward to take her hand.

heart warmed as she nodded.

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with Thaliana had

the face she hadn't seen

is it

noticed and gestured to Courtney to step aside. The two moved to the window. Tina glanced back at the bed before asking in a

woke up last night, but this morning she suddenly developed a low fever. It hasn't gone

nodded. Post-surgery complications often included fevers, so this

people guarding this place. You don't need to keep

I see my mom shielding me from that bullet. I

Tina said no more.

her

from the

approached her. "Mom, what's

pressed her lips together, her gaze conflicted. "If it weren't for your doubts,

believe that Thaliana has

eyes remained calm. "Did

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