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.

couple rushed toward

mother!" The woman clung to her like she'd

pulling against their grip but unable to free

go of me! I don't

don't believe us, we can go to the hospital for a DNA test!" The man beside her added,

the situation struck Maria, and she said,

woman tightened her hold. "Go ahead, call

out her phone and

middle-aged man lunged forward, snatching Maria's phone from her hand and smashing it onto the ground, shattering it

think you're doing?" Maria's

woman was just as stunned. "Why would

ignored

arm. "No need

go to the hospital for a

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

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

over, shoving the man aside and positioning himself between

are you trying to do?"

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