Herman fell silent for a moment before responding, "I just got back. Let's not get into such heavy topics-it might ruin our sibling bond." Tiana burst out laughing.

Maria sat quietly in the backseat, listening to the banter between the siblings. She felt her mood ease, enjoying their lighthearted conversation.

Soon, they arrived at the restaurant, a familiar place Maria had been to before. The food was always good. After everyone got out of the car, the server led them to a private room.

Maria was the last to enter, but just as she was about to step inside, she heard a familiar voice from downstairs.

"I'm glad you like it."

"I do. Sidney, you really know how to pick a spot."

Maria paused, her footsteps halting as she stepped back, glancing over the railing. Sure enough, she spotted Sidney walking into the restaurant with a girl by his side. They headed to a booth in the main dining area. What a coincidence.

"Maria, what are you looking at?"

Tiana, noticing her delay, called out curiously.

Maria shook her head, pulling her gaze away. "Nothing, let's go inside."

Meanwhile, downstairs, Sidney had also heard Tiana call out Maria's name. He instinctively glanced upward but saw nothing but the empty railing.

Had he imagined it?

at?" Diana waved her hand in front of him,

and

properly thanked you for helping me with that huge problem. I got a

insist on treating you. Don't try to argue

the menu. "Go ahead, choose

...

the menu

to pour some tea but accidentally spilled it on Maria's dress. "Sorry,

froze for a second, reaching for a napkin when a hand

She smiled, accepting the

smiled kindly. "Did

her head. "No, it

stain remained, causing her to frown slightly.

the time they finished, dusk had set in, and everyone began leaving. "You all

she glanced toward the main dining area, curiosity gnawing at her. She wanted to see what

from Alex hadn't given

was empty-Sidney and

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