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."

the word "Grandpa," old Mr.

in surprise before

immediately grabbed his hand. "Grandpa, tell me it's

Old Mr. Sims sighed.

spoke after a moment, "I'm sorry.

just teasing me, right? You've always taught me to love my country and to place the nation's interest above

filled Holly's eyes. "Grandpa, please say something. Tell me none of this

foolish. I had never seen

you! There must be some misunderstanding!

shook her head frantically, refusing to accept

Sims lowered his gaze and sighed. "Do you remember

Holly was startled.

no money, and the healthcare providers there refused treatment unless we paid a

What if the same thing happened to your father next

no sense of

hide it. I found myself in deep trouble, which is why I didn't dare to spend or touch the money—I just let

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 wrong. So

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

uncontrollably. "Grandpa, you taught me from a young age that even so,

Sims patted her shoulder. "Holly, I've dragged you and your father into this, haven't

her head. "My dad has been dismissed and is now under house arrest. I'll also be

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