This comment made old Mr. Sims pause briefly before he chuckled, "I don't know what you're talking about."

Keira cut straight to the point, "I know the truth."

Old Mr. Sims looked at her, momentarily startled. "What do you know?"

Keira replied, "I know Barry Brandt isn't a traitor, and I also know you're not a spy."

Old Mr. Sims hesitated, then gave a wry smile. "I don't know what you're talking about."

Keira stepped closer and said, "Everyone says Professor Brandt is a traitor, that he betrayed his country and will never come back. But in reality, only a few people know that he's been nurturing talent for the country all along, and he'll return home one day."

She looked at him intently. "That day might be far off, or it could be tomorrow."

Old Mr. Sims's expression changed immediately. He eyed Keira with suspicion and asked, "Who are you? How do you know these things?"

Keira responded, "It doesn't matter, nor does how I know. What's important is… I'm sorry that you've suffered."

Old Mr. Sims fell silent.

Keira continued, "I know you're just playing a part in his plan. If the act isn't convincing enough, it could attract the attention of Country M, making his return even more difficult. So, you had no choice but to accept this blame!"

jaw, momentarily at a loss for words, but finally sighed. "I really don't know what you're

is actually with his nation. When

Mr. Sims's brow furrowed

"The friend who told me

mentioned Barry Brandt, Lewis had whispered this exact information

old Mr. Sims

likely not related

in Old Mr. Sims's account. A true miser would never be able to

Keira speak with such certainty, old Mr. Sims

her and asked, "Can I trust

Keira responded, "Yes."

I must, mustn't I?" Old Mr. Sims spoke gravely. "As a member of the Freeman

country's development. We are at a critical juncture; once this research is complete, he can lead his students back home! Therefore, at this stage, I must be a spy! I

asked, "How long will this critical

Sims was taken

soon is 'not

his jaw and stayed

even longer. Each scientific breakthrough at a critical point is the toughest phase. You can be imprisoned for a week,

laughed. "Then it's

arrest, and your granddaughter's struggle

Mr. Sims looked ahead. "Some of what I told Holly earlier was true. Years ago, when her grandmother was seriously ill, only Country

behind in technology, including in medical science. We've been catching up slowly, but it's still

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