Guidebook for the Dark Duke Chapter 16: clear purpose

Evan returned to Derainer Church with a bunch of candles in the dark. Mrs. Sanders was away these days, and Dean George helped him light it up and down. At this time, he saw him come back with a candle, his face Also flashed joy.

"Oh, Mr. Pastor, you came back with candles. I was just worried about not having enough candles. It's great."

Evan couldn't seem to laugh at this moment. He nodded stiffly at George, turned and entered the church.

George looked at Evan's back and frowned for some unknown reason. He had never seen Pastor Bruce look so embarrassed.

Evan entered the living room and collapsed on the chair. He hugged his head in annoyance. He completely offended Duke Wilson today.

All the efforts made in the past are in vain today.

Evan clenched his fist viciously, and his mood was very low. He really didn't expect that such a thing would happen today.

Evan's heart is very irritable. He is not sure what the duke is thinking at this time. If he has been blackened, it is absolutely impossible for him to leave that place alive today, but he just let it go. After he left, it was clear at that time that in fact, the duke had not yet completely blackened, and he still had a glimmer of hope.

Evan raised his head from his arms. He had countless lovers in his last life, and he has rich experience in how to deal with different people. Since the duke is still a rational person, he can rely on his own experience. , you can definitely get him.

Evan's mood has finally improved, and the original depression has also dissipated a lot under his strong inner hint. He understands his image in the eyes of the Duke, so he will try his best to maintain this kind of image in the future. image until his doubts dissipated.

Evan did a great job in the evening prayer this afternoon. Even George, who knew him well, looked at him a few more times. He always felt that something was wrong, but what was wrong, he also said not come out.

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The next day, it was the day of John's burial. The cloud that plagued the entire Derain Riel was finally returning to dust on this day. As a small town priest, Evan must appear to preside over the funeral. Yes, so Evan was extra careful this day. He chose his latest priest's robe and asked Mrs. Haydn to iron it several times before going out.

Evan had just left the house, and before he had time to say goodbye to the servants at home, Sheriff Chandler's carriage stopped in front of Evan, and he pulled Evan's arm with one hand and wanted to take him to the carriage , Evan stopped his movements in surprise and asked, "Sheriff, what's the matter with you?"

Sheriff Chandler looked at Evan with a slightly uneven breath, and whispered: "A young lady from London has come to attend Little John's funeral."

Evan looked at Sheriff Chandler in surprise: "Is that the one Mrs. Lawrence introduced?"

Sheriff Chandler nodded and added, "I believe that John's depravity, as Amy said, is definitely related to this lady, maybe this lady seduced John to do something disreputable. Thing, you know, the girls in London are different from ours."

Evan suddenly felt a little dumbfounded: "Sheriff, you worry too much. I believe that the lady that Mrs. Lawrence likes is definitely not a lady from an ordinary family, and she won't do these things."

Evan actually wanted to tell the sheriff directly what he knew. Unfortunately, when Jimmy said this, he was in a state of confession. As a clergyman, he could not violate his professional ethics.

Sheriff Chandler touched his head in embarrassment and said in frustration: "You are right, but..." His eyes suddenly lit up: "But since she came to attend Little John's funeral in person, Does that mean that she still has some feelings for little John, so my reasoning is not unreasonable."

Evan didn't have any rebuttal words for a while, but he really didn't want to see an innocent woman caught in a rumor, especially when he knew all the truth.

"Sheriff Chandler, I think you still need to handle this matter with caution." Evan chose his words carefully: "This matter is about the reputation of a lady, you can't jump to conclusions like this. , Miss Arya was a good proof before."

Speaking of Arya, Sheriff Chandler himself blushed, and Dr. Hester is still reluctant to speak to him.

"You're right, I'm too eager, but it's just too hard for me that this matter can't be resolved." Sheriff Chandler frowned.

Evan smiled lightly: "You are a very capable sheriff, this time John's death is a tragedy in my opinion, he does not have any enemies that can kill him, the environment in which he lives It's also very simple, but he was found murdered in his bedroom, which is really unbelievable, but we may also think about it in a different way, not only hate, but also love can kill people in this world ."

Sheriff Chandler looked at Evan with some vague understanding, and was speechless for a while. Amy's confession had made him focus on the Lawrence and his wife, and now Evan said this again , is it really...

Sheriff Chandler was a little panicked. He always thought he lived in a quiet town, but he didn't expect such a dirty thing to be exposed nakedly, Chandler The sheriff was in disbelief for a moment.

"Shepherd... Pastor, your thoughts are too crazy." Sheriff Chandler said dryly.

Evan just smiled slightly. The seeds of doubt have been planted, and he will only wait for future evidence before it can take root and sprout.

"Okay, I'm just talking about these things. You don't have to take it seriously. I still have a funeral to officiate today. If you have any business, please come to me after the funeral." Evan got rid of Sheriff Chandler's restraint and walked towards Delan Lier Church.

Evan's funeral was solemn and solemn. The Lawrence and his wife seemed to be drained of water. Both of them looked like they were ten years older.

Especially Mrs. Lawrence, she was almost grief-stricken. She was wearing a long black dress, which made her slender body even smaller. Although Mr. Lawrence looked in bad spirits, he Still standing there straight, holding Mrs. Lawrence's hand tightly, letting her rest half of her body on top of her.

Evan turned to look at an unfamiliar lady standing behind Mrs. Lawrence, who was also wearing a long black dress and a hat with a black gauze on her head, covering half of her face, But it can still be seen from the outline that this lady is very beautiful.

Evan's eyes flickered, and it seemed that this was the lady from London that Sheriff Chandler was talking about.

Evan stood quietly by the altar, waiting for the arrival of the town people.

What he didn't expect was that Arya was here too. She was wearing a dark green dress, with the hairband John gave her on her head, holding Dr. Hester's arm. , walked in.

As soon as she came in, Mrs. Lawrence screamed: "Pastor! Get her out of here! I don't want this woman at my son's funeral!"

Evan was startled, and hurriedly stepped forward, stopped Mrs. Lawrence who wanted to beat someone, and said loudly: "Please calm down, God is above, do you want to beat someone in the church? ?"

Mrs. Lawrence was already very weak, but when she was stopped by Evan, her momentum weakened.

"My God!" Mrs. Lawrence was weeping and frowning: "My poor John loved this man so much, and what did he get in the end! Betrayal! Death!"

Mr. Lawrence hurriedly lowered his body to help her, but Mrs. Lawrence opened his left hand.

"You weak man!" She stared at Mr. Lawrence: "Your son was killed and you didn't dare to say a word, I'm sure my little John was killed by this **** Damn! Pastor Bruce, why doesn't God punish this vicious woman!"

Mrs. Lawrence was almost hysterical. Mr. Lawrence's face was flushed, but he was speechless.

Dr. Hester on the side heard her insulting Arya and wanted to step up to explain, but was stopped by Arya, whose eyes were full of tears.

"My dear lady, John is dead. I am very grateful for his feelings for me before, but... but a person's feelings cannot be exchanged. I have a friendship with John, and I regard him as My brother is a friend, but I can't treat her as a lover. My love can't be maintained with gratitude, just like your inner pain can't be treated with medicine. I don't regret the decision I made, and please understand. I didn't betray John, just to prevent him from getting hurt in this unfair marriage contract. At the same time, I swear to God that I didn't kill John, and if I lied, let me Go to **** after you die!"

Alia's sonorous words instantly stunned the entire church, including Evan.

You must know that people at this time are very devout in their religious beliefs. It takes not only great courage but also great courage to say that they will go to **** after death. The heroine Alia naturally possess both qualities.

Mrs. Lawrence looked at Arya in disbelief, as if she was looking at a monster. Just as she was shaking her lips and trying to say something, a voice suddenly came from outside the door.

"I heard...there should be a funeral."

The tone is low-key and slow, with a hint of inadvertent indifference. This voice is unique in the whole of Delane, and everyone in the church can hear who it is.

Duke Wilson!