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