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,"

Holly in surprise before smiling. "Holly,

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

Old Mr. Sims sighed.

her, he spoke after a moment,

sob. "It's not true, Grandpa. 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 me

was foolish. I had never seen so much money and thought a small

you! There must be some misunderstanding! The person you despised the most

head frantically, refusing to accept the

and sighed. "Do you remember thirteen years

Holly was startled.

our situation, we had no money, and the healthcare providers there refused treatment unless we paid a large

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

continued, "Without money, there is no sense of security. That was

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

often think it could have saved your grandmother's life hundreds of times over... Holly, I was wrong.

say anything earlier? Why

you taught me from a young age that even so, we must

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

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

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