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.

rushed toward Maria, grabbing her

to her like she'd never

pulling against their grip but

"Let go of me! I

you don't believe us, we can go to the hospital for a

she said, "Let go,

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

out her phone and called

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

you're doing?"

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

man ignored her,

"No need to call the

just go to the hospital

my property. This won't be

to leave, but the man stepped in front of

rushed over, shoving the man aside and positioning himself between

exactly are you trying to do?" He waved his phone in

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