Maria smiled faintly and waved at Sidney, like greeting an old friend. Sidney, however, coldly averted his gaze and walked off with Diana. Maria finally got a clear look at the girl, who was undeniably beautiful. Herman got into the car and asked, "Miss Conner, where do you live?" Maria gave him the address.

"Thank you, Mr. Evans."

Herman chuckled lightly. "You're Tiana's friend, no need to be so formal with me."

Maria's smile became a bit more relaxed. "Tiana is Tiana, and you're you. It's not the same."

Herman was momentarily at a loss for words.

He glanced at Maria again.

Earlier, she'd been quiet, almost reserved.

But now, in this more private moment, he realized she was different from most people.

She didn't seem to care about others' opinions, acting on her own whims with a laid-back, carefree attitude. It was as though she possessed a truly free spirit. Soon, they arrived at the entrance to her complex.

Maria got out of the car. "Goodbye, Mr. Evans."

nodded slightly, watching

toward Maria, grabbing her by

I finally found you! I'm your mother!" The woman clung to her like she'd never let go, tears streaming

grip but unable to

of me! I

Mary! You're my daughter! If you don't believe us, we can go to the hospital for a DNA test!" The

absurdity of the situation struck Maria, and she said, "Let go,

woman tightened her hold. "Go ahead, call

her phone

middle-aged man lunged forward, snatching Maria's phone from her hand and smashing it onto the ground, shattering it

do you think you're doing?"

stunned. "Why would you

ignored her, grabbing Maria's arm. "No need to call the police. We'll just go to

her voice icy, said, "You just destroyed my property. This won't be

stepped in front of her, trying to grab

shoving the man aside and positioning

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