224. Bankruptcy
Author: Teddy
last update2023-11-12 23:54:14
Chapter Two Hundred And Thirty Four

As the hospital staff worked to prepare Mr. Peterson's body, Elijah sat quietly by his grandfather's side, his mind still filled with the emotional turmoil of their conversation. In that solemn moment, Mr. Peterson looked at Elijah and, with a hint of sadness, said, "Elijah, there's something else I need to tell you. I don't have anything to leave you in terms of inheritance."

Elijah, already grappling with a flood of conflicting emotions, didn't react with surprise. He had long known that his grandfather's wealth had been amassed through his own ambitions, but it had come at the expense of his family's well-being. Elijah met his grandfather's gaze and responded, "I never expected anything from you, Grandfather. Money and material possessions have no place in my heart."

Mr. Peterson's eyes filled with a mixture of regret and gratitude. "You are a better person than I ever was, Elijah. Your forgiveness and understanding mean more to me than any mater
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