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 walked

couple rushed toward Maria,

mother!" The woman clung to her like she'd never let go, tears streaming down

against their grip

of

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

Maria, and she

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

her

man lunged forward, snatching Maria's phone from her hand and smashing

you're doing?" Maria's expression

woman was just as stunned. "Why would you break our daughter's

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

her voice icy, said, "You just destroyed my property. This

the man stepped

over, shoving the man aside and positioning himself between

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