"The daughter of the Morrise family... Sawyer."
When Jack heard that it was the Morrise family, he immediately raised his head, "Sawyer Morrise?"
"Yes, Dad. The Morrise family had a pair of twins. However, one was sickly and had been raised in other places. It was only in recent years when she got better that the Morrise family took her back. Dad, if you agree, I can bring her here during this holiday."
Johny remained silent.
Henry was sure that to protect Ceres, Johny would not say a word about the truth in front of Jack. It was not good for both sides.
Jack nodded. "Alright, then bring her back and let me have a look."
He had never paid much attention to Henry's marriage. What concerned him the most was naturally Johny's marriage. However, Johny's wife, another daughter of the Morrise family, was too ugly. She should be replaced sooner or later.
The Morrise family used to be among the top clans. They had been rich and esteemed for centuries. But it had fallen into the decline during Mike's father's generation. And things only got worse when Mike took charge. Fortunately, Mike was quite resourceful. If they could win the Winsors' support, they would certainly return to the previous status.
It was a good idea to get rid of Johny's ugly bride and let Henry marry the daughter of the Morrise family.
"Alright, then I'll make an appointment immediately!" Henry was extremely excited, and he even looked at Johny provocatively.
Johny had been silent the entire time. He felt that they must be plotting something again.
In Evian Town.
Everyone was a little tired after a busy day. Actually, they had been busy for an entire year, and could only have a good rest during the Spring Festival. Therefore, they left not long after watching the TV.
Only Ceres was left in the living room.
Mia made a cup of coffee for her. Since everyone had left, she secretly poured a small bag of powder into the coffee, stirred it, and handed it to Ceres.
"Mrs. Winsor, are you going to stay up till midnight? I made a cup of coffee for you."
"Oh, thank you," Ceres glanced at her. "You could go to sleep, too. I don't need anyone to serve me."
"Alright, then I'll go to sleep." Mia looked at Ceres before leaving.
Ceres watched the television alone. Even the comedies seemed to be boring to her now. She went upstairs, thinking of the rooster that she had married, and went into its room.
The rooster hadn't seen her for a long time and began to crow.
"Darling! Are you as lonely as me? Then let's accompany each other." Ceres picked the rooster up.
When she was away, the servants knew that Ceres cared a lot about this rooster, so they fed it exceptionally well. It seemed to be fatter than the last Ceres saw it.
Ceres carried the rooster to the balcony, "There will be fireworks at midnight. Let's wait here, okay?"
The rooster seemed to understand human language, and crowed in response.
Ceres stood there. The past was so vivid in her mind that all seemed to happen yesterday. She used to chat with the bodyguard on this balcony but she had never seen him since they left last time.
"Hubby, what do you think Johny is doing? Would he miss me? There are four people in his family. Are they sitting together watching TV? How nice it would be. Unfortunately, I have no family..."
Ceres was getting sadder, "However, Johny would save Dad before long. I will be able to celebrate the New Year with Dad in the future. I like his steamed pastries and peanut candies. And the meatballs. Ah, they are too delicious."
Ceres was about to drool as she spoke. She missed her father so much that tears welled up in her eyes.
Nine years, her father had been in prison for nine years. And she had lived nine years without a father, nine years of lonely and helpless days.
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