Maria just shot a sheepish smile in response.

After all, there was a reason she hadn't become a star yet: she had no interest in it.

Otherwise, the president of Yeez Entertainment, Jeremy, would have launched her entertainment career a long time ago.

“Maria, here is a gift we bought for you. Since we are all students, we couldn't afford an expensive gift. But it's a token of our love. We hope you Like it!”

Several young girls handed a gift-wrapped box to Maria.

When Maria opened it, she didn't know whether to laugh or to cry.

It was the collection of works of Mia.

Her fans had unknowingly bought her own books to give as a gift to her. What a funny situation!

Not wanting to hurt their feelings, Maria accepted the gift with a smile.

“Thank you. But you must have bought it with your allowance from your parents, right? Let me reimburse you for it. Come on, give me your number and I'LL send you the money later," Maria said seriously.

“What? You don't mind Letting us know your number? Really?"

Not only were the fans taken aback by Maria's odd proposal, but they were also almost moved to the point of tears.

Maria's offer made them even happier than watching her take a walk by the sea with Rainbow the wolf.

Unfortunately, it was at this moment that the director of the TV show noticed that Maria was still lingering at the airport and dragged her away before the fans could block the way out.

Maria had no choice but to let herself be dragged away, but she turned and shot her disappointed fans an apologetic Look.

In the parking lot of the airport, all the cast and crew members of the TV show got onto different vans.

Maria's was a black one.

When Maria got into the van, she was surprised to find Anthony sitting inside.

“Well... I'm back," she mumbled as she took a seat. Since she hadn't seen him for a long time, she had forgotten how to greet him.

It would be strange to greet him with enthusiasm or affection since their engagement was only a fake one.

But what else could she do? Call him Mr. Wilson and shake his hand? That would only make things even more awkward.

“What did you just say?"

... came Anthony's curt response. Obviously, he was not satisfied with the way Maria addressed him.

“Anthony, I'm back."