"I'm sorry too, Mr. Sims!"

A man stepped forward. "I sealed the windows on purpose so you wouldn't see any light."

Another added, "I made sure the door was cracked at night to let the cold air in while you slept."

"I didn't do much, but I led the charge to badmouth you for days. I'm sorry."

"..."

One after another, members of the Special Division bowed their heads in apology, not just out of guilt but out of growing admiration for the elderly man standing before them.

Even those who had done nothing wrong followed suit, apologizing and showing their respect.

Then, a steady voice cut through the crowd. "Let me through."

Everyone parted as Brian walked up, eyes fixed on old Mr. Sims.

He saw the man's white hair, frail body, and shaky steps, but most of all, he saw those eyes—steady and unbroken.

The weight of it hit Brian like a punch to the gut.

knees in front of old Mr. Sims with a

Sims froze, startled. "What are you doing? Get up, get

and I know the kind of person you are. But because of this stupid Special Division position, I let myself grow suspicious and resentful toward you. And when everything went south, I didn't

ground with a sharp knock, the sound echoing in the room, making everyone's chest

his head, his forehead

like he was ready to bow again when old Mr. Sims chuckled, shaking his head. "You stubborn

his younger years flooded back, and he blinked, his eyes suddenly red-rimmed. He wanted to say something, but

him to his feet. "You've

had to stay on for Barry's sake. It's only natural you'd have some hard feelings. But

my pride. I know

blinked in shock. "What

need for me to hang on to this job any longer. It's time for me to retire. As for the money in my account, I didn't touch a cent because I was afraid it'd be flagged. Now, it

in

and his eyes

"You've worked so hard all these years, but

me the money you earned abroad to keep it from being frozen in your account. It was only a

weight

He understood now.

Sims never stayed in his position for the power or the title.

he would have been the one thrown into prison and

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