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."

slightly, watching as she

then, a middle-aged couple rushed toward Maria, grabbing her by both

you! I'm your mother!" The woman clung to her like she'd never let

against their grip but

snapped, "Let go of

we can go to the

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

tightened her hold. "Go ahead, call the police! They'll

her phone and called

Maria's phone from her

you're doing?" Maria's

stunned. "Why would you break our daughter's

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

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

stepped in front of her, trying to grab

then, Herman rushed over, shoving the man aside and

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