Keira arrived in the hallway outside old Mr. Sims' office.

When she last visited, the area was still open and not sealed off. Now, it was blocked, restricting entry to unauthorized personnel.

Holly's footsteps were unsteady, reflecting her anxiety.

They reached old Mr. Sims' office, where Holly hesitated at the door, prompting Keira to push it open.

Inside, they found an elderly man.

His full head of silver hair and wrinkled face still held traces of the authority he once commanded.

As he stood watering the plants and not looking at them, he said, "I've admitted my crimes already. There's no need to come and ask again."

Holly began to tremble.

Despite everyone saying old Mr. Sims had confessed, she never believed it.

But hearing those words from her grandfather's mouth made her feel as though her world was collapsing.

She staggered forward, her voice trembling. "Grandpa, it's not like that."

word "Grandpa," old Mr.

in surprise before smiling. "Holly,

hand. "Grandpa, tell me it's not true. What you

Old Mr. Sims sighed.

her, he spoke after a moment, "I'm sorry. I've brought shame upon

his wrinkled hand, her voice breaking with a sob. "It's not true, Grandpa. You're just teasing me, right? You've always taught me to love my country and

please say something. Tell me none

foolish. I had never seen so much money

you! There must be some misunderstanding!

shook her head frantically, refusing to accept

sighed. "Do you remember thirteen years ago when your

Holly was startled.

situation, we had no money, and the healthcare providers there refused treatment unless we paid a large sum. They asked me for a hundred million.

Sims lowered his gaze. "When your grandmother passed away, I suddenly felt a desperate need for money. What if the same thing happened to your father next time or to you after that? What would we

"Without money, there is no sense of

do something wrong, they need countless wrongs to hide

I often think it could have saved your grandmother's

Sims in disbelief. "Grandpa... why didn't you say anything earlier? Why didn't you tell me sooner? Why did you keep this from

a young age that even so,

I've dragged you and your father into

dad has been dismissed and is now under house arrest. I'll also be investigated. Grandpa, how could you make such

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