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

then, a middle-aged couple rushed toward Maria,

woman clung to her

their grip but

"Let go of me! I don't

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

the situation struck Maria, and she said, "Let go,

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

pulled out her phone and called

from her hand and smashing it onto the ground,

you think you're doing?" Maria's

was just as stunned. "Why would you break our

the police.

voice icy, said, "You just destroyed my property. This won't be

the man stepped in front of her, trying

shoving the man

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