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

Holly in surprise

him to be so nonchalant. She immediately grabbed his hand. "Grandpa, tell me it's not true. What you just said isn't

Old Mr. Sims sighed.

at her, he spoke after a moment, "I'm sorry. I've brought shame upon

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

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

had never seen so much money

be some misunderstanding! The person you despised the most was Barry

frantically, refusing to

you remember thirteen years ago when

Holly was startled.

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

gaze. "When your grandmother passed away, I suddenly felt a desperate need for money. What if the same

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

it up; when they do something wrong, they 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

have saved your

looked at Old Mr. Sims in disbelief. "Grandpa... why didn't you say anything earlier? Why didn't you tell

young age that even so, we must not admit defeat. How could you give in to money...

"Holly, I've dragged you and your father into this, haven't

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

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