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."

"Grandpa," old Mr.

turned slowly, staring at Holly in

nonchalant. She immediately grabbed his hand. "Grandpa, tell me it's not true. What you

Old Mr. Sims sighed.

he spoke after a moment,

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

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

never seen so much money and thought a small mistake wouldn't

be some misunderstanding! The person you despised the most

frantically, refusing to accept the

lowered his gaze and sighed. "Do you remember thirteen years ago when your grandmother

Holly was startled.

money, and the healthcare providers there refused treatment unless we paid a large sum. They asked me

away, I suddenly felt a desperate need for money. What if the same thing happened

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

they do something wrong, they need countless wrongs to hide it.

dollars; I often think it could have saved your grandmother's life

anything earlier? Why didn't you tell me sooner? Why

age that even so,

"Holly, I've dragged you and your

now under house arrest. I'll also be investigated.

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