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."

watching as she

couple rushed toward Maria, grabbing her

woman clung to her like she'd

frowned, pulling against their grip but

"Let go of me! I don't

harder. "You are Mary! You're my daughter! If you don't believe us, we can go

and she said, "Let go, or I'm calling the

her hold. "Go ahead, call the police!

out her phone and called

from her hand and smashing it

you think you're doing?" Maria's expression grew

as stunned. "Why

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.

man stepped

over, shoving the man aside and

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