Herman fell silent for a moment before responding, "I just got back. Let's not get into such heavy topics-it might ruin our sibling bond." Tiana burst out laughing.

Maria sat quietly in the backseat, listening to the banter between the siblings. She felt her mood ease, enjoying their lighthearted conversation.

Soon, they arrived at the restaurant, a familiar place Maria had been to before. The food was always good. After everyone got out of the car, the server led them to a private room.

Maria was the last to enter, but just as she was about to step inside, she heard a familiar voice from downstairs.

"I'm glad you like it."

"I do. Sidney, you really know how to pick a spot."

Maria paused, her footsteps halting as she stepped back, glancing over the railing. Sure enough, she spotted Sidney walking into the restaurant with a girl by his side. They headed to a booth in the main dining area. What a coincidence.

"Maria, what are you looking at?"

Tiana, noticing her delay, called out curiously.

Maria shook her head, pulling her gaze away. "Nothing, let's go inside."

heard Tiana call out Maria's name. He

Had he imagined it?

Diana waved her

and

I got a bonus this month, so dinner's on

on treating you. Don't try to

didn't press the issue and simply handed her the menu. "Go ahead, choose

...

busy ordering from the menu while Maria sat distracted, her

the teapot to pour some tea but accidentally

for a second, reaching for a napkin when a hand

She smiled, accepting

smiled kindly. "Did it burn

head.

dress, though a stain remained, causing her to

finished, dusk had set in, and everyone began leaving. "You all go ahead," Maria said. "I'm

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