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."

Herman nodded slightly, watching as she walked away.

middle-aged couple rushed toward Maria, grabbing her

to her like she'd never let go, tears

frowned, pulling against their grip but

"Let go of me! I

You're my daughter! If you don't believe us, we can go to

Maria, and she said, "Let

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

her phone and

Maria's phone from her hand and smashing it onto the ground, shattering

you're

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

man ignored

"No need

the hospital for

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

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

over, shoving the man aside and

I've already called the police. What exactly are you trying to do?" He waved his phone

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