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.

toward Maria, grabbing

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

grip but unable

snapped, "Let go of me!

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

situation struck Maria, and she said, "Let

ahead, call the police! They'll confirm we're your real

Maria pulled out her

snatching Maria's phone from her hand and smashing

think you're doing?"

stunned. "Why would

ignored her,

"No need to call the

hospital for a DNA test.

"You just destroyed my property. This won't be resolved without the

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

over, shoving the man aside and

What exactly are you trying to do?" He waved his

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