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 as she walked

couple rushed toward Maria, grabbing

The woman clung to her like she'd never let go, tears

against their grip but unable

of me! I don't know

don't believe us, we can go to the hospital

struck Maria, and she said, "Let

her hold. "Go ahead, call

out her phone and

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

you think you're

was just as stunned. "Why would you break our

call the police. We'll just go to the hospital

icy, said, "You just destroyed my property. This won't be resolved without the

to leave, but the man stepped in

man aside and positioning himself between them

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