"He is not that powerful." Johny said, then sneered, "It seems that there are quite a few people who want to kill me."
"But if it wasn't Henry, who else could it be? If the man is an enemy of the entire Winsor family, then he should assassinate Henry. Although you are in this position, but..."
The general belief was that the Winsor family would not be handed to a cripple, and it was only a matter of time before Henry replaces Johny. Therefore, Henry is a more important target.
But Johny was confident, "Let's put it off. Bob, thank you. The new year is coming. Take a rest and enjoy your holiday."
His confidence soothed Bob, who asked, "You seem to know who it is?"
"I don't know. I am just guessing."
"Well, since you got a plan, I can rest assured now. But..." Bob smiled at Johny and said, "There will be good news from Ceres soon, right?"
Johny picked up the book on the table and threw it at Bob.
Bob left with a smile.
However, Johny was indeed planning to speed up the progress for Ceres. After all, time and tide wait for no one.
A few days later, Johny's holiday also began. However, it was already the day before New Year's Eve. Ceres proposed to go back to Evian Town for the New Year. The quaint town had a better festive atmosphere than the city. Johny had no objections.
On New Year's Eve, Johny had to be with the Winsor family. But Evian Town was far away from it. So, he was ready to leave after lunch.
Ceres took a nap in Johny's arms. Johny looked at the time. It would take four hours to get to the Winsor family's old mansion from here. He was afraid that when he got home, it would be too late and might arouse suspicion.
"Ceres, Ceres." Johny pinched Ceres's face.
"What's wrong?" Ceres opened her eyes in a daze.
"I have to return to the old house." Johny was very reluctant to tell this fact to Ceres. He knew that Ceres would be very sad.
Ceres was stunned for a moment. She had forgotten that Johny was not like her, who had no family. He was going home to celebrate the New Year.
"Okay."
Ceres's understanding and resignation made Johny felt even more sorry for her. He could feel how happy Ceres had been during the past few days. She had not properly celebrated a new year since she was twelve.
"I'll try to come back early tomorrow."
"Don't worry, I haven't slept in for a long time. I will get up late tomorrow."
"Then I'm going."
After sending off Johny reluctantly, the smile on Ceres's face disappeared.
She thought that she won't be alone during this Spring Festival. Every Spring Festival in the Morrise family, she was extremely busy because many servants would go home. And she stayed there and took up most of the work.
She longed for the happiness of the Morrise family. She thought that Johny would be with her this year, but now...
However, she didn't blame Johny. She knew that Johny had his difficulties.
Some servants in this villa had also come home. It was much quieter than usual. The new servant Cindy and Ceres were about the same age. She ran up and shouted happily, "Mrs. Winsor, I heard that the town is beautiful. Let's go and see!"
Ceres had no other thing to do and so she went to the town with Cindy.
The whole town was in a festive mood. Red lanterns were decorated here and there, and every household was festooned with lights and couplets.
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