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

slowly, staring at Holly in surprise before

so nonchalant. She immediately grabbed his hand. "Grandpa, tell me

Old Mr. Sims sighed.

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

You're just teasing me, right? You've always taught me to love my country and to place the nation's interest above everything else. How could you do something

filled Holly's eyes. "Grandpa, please say something. Tell

never seen

some misunderstanding! The person you despised

shook her head frantically, refusing

Mr. Sims lowered his gaze and sighed. "Do you remember

Holly was startled.

"Back then, only Country M had the advanced medical capabilities to save her. However, given our situation, we had no money, and the healthcare providers there refused treatment unless we paid a large sum. They

suddenly felt a desperate need for money. What if the same thing happened to your father next time or to you

is no sense of security. That was the

they need countless wrongs to hide it. I found myself in deep trouble, which is why

gave a bitter smile. "Billions in US dollars; I often think it could have saved your grandmother's life hundreds of times over... Holly, I was

"Grandpa... why didn't you say anything earlier?

from a young age that even so, we must not admit defeat.

I've dragged you and your father into this, haven't

now under house

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