Chapter 643

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

turned slowly, staring at Holly in surprise before

expected him to be 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

she looked at 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 to place the nation's interest

"Grandpa, please say something. Tell me none of this

sighed again. "Holly, I was foolish. I had never seen so much

don't believe you! There must be some misunderstanding! The person you despised the most

shook her head frantically, refusing

lowered his gaze and sighed. "Do you

Holly was startled.

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

need for money. What if

of

wrongs to hide it. I found myself in

US dollars; I often think it could have saved your grandmother's life hundreds of times over... Holly, I

say anything earlier? Why didn't you tell

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

patted her shoulder. "Holly, I've dragged you and your father into

has been dismissed and is now under house

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