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 by both

I finally found you! I'm your mother!" The woman clung to

grip but

"Let go of me! I don't

woman cried 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!" The man beside her added, "That's right, I'm your

and she said, "Let go,

her hold. "Go ahead, call the

pulled out her phone and called the

from her hand and smashing it onto the ground, shattering it

you're doing?" Maria's

was just as stunned. "Why

ignored

"No need to

to the hospital for a DNA test. We'll

my property. This won't be

she turned to leave, but the man stepped in front

shoving the man aside and positioning himself between

the police. What exactly are you trying to do?" He

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