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

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

their grip

of

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

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

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

pulled out her phone and called the

her hand and smashing it

you're doing?" Maria's expression grew

woman was just as stunned. "Why would

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

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

she turned to leave, but the man stepped in front of

man aside and positioning himself between them

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