Guidebook for the Dark Duke

Alia is an unusual girl. She has always been very independent in her actions. She is completely different from girls in this era who rely on men to survive. After discussing Evan with Ferd, she wants to start with Edward. This thought can no longer be stopped.

It’s just that although Aliya has this idea, the situation at this time does not allow her to do anything, because Duke Wilson dislikes her, and Dr. Hester dare not take Ellie every time he visits the Cornwall Manor. Aliya went there together, and Aliya also asked Dr. Hester over and over again, but in the end she didn't get permission.

Simultaneously with this incident, the news that Sheriff Chandler had arrested Mrs. Johnson suddenly spread in Delandrell. Everyone was shocked. The woman turned out to be the murderer who killed her husband.

Such contradictory facts made it impossible for everyone to believe the result. Some people even wrote to Sheriff Chandler, asking him to investigate the matter thoroughly and not to wrong Mrs. Johnson.

But Sheriff Chandler was very confident and was not disturbed by these outside voices. In his opinion, what Mrs. Johnson did before was just to push this matter on Rael, whom she hated. , making him responsible for his crimes.

Sheriff Chandler is so convinced of his conclusion that even if Mrs. Johnson yelled at him in prison, he still doesn't care. This poor lady may not have suffered such a crime since she was born, but now This gloomy prison is probably the best ending for her. Sheriff Chandler has sympathy for her, but he also sincerely looks forward to the day when the court will open, not to say that he has nothing to do with sending Mrs. Johnson to the gallows. How enthusiastic, but he sincerely hopes that this terrible thing will end quickly.

Sheriff Chandler's urgent mood was not satisfied. The Yorkshire justices obviously fell into extremely busy this autumn. There were several vicious fighting incidents in the county. They all suffered from it. They lost their food and even their homes. These people gathered together and formed a large force. In this way, officials in the entire Yorkshire were very busy, so not many people would care about it. Little things happen in this small place in Delandreil.

It was at this time that Duke Wilson's invitation was sent to Sheriff Chandler.

Lord Edward's birthday is here, and the entire gentleman class in Drumleil has received an invitation from the Duke. Although Sergeant Chandler is not liked by the Duke, it is a pity that he is a friend of Pastor Bruce. Duke Wilson can only Reluctantly, he also sent an invitation letter.

Sheriff Chandler didn't have much self-awareness. Although he was a little flattered by Duke Wilson's invitation, at the same time he felt it was a matter of course deep down in his heart.

But unlike him, this invitation letter made a person ecstatic, and this person was of course Alia, who had been unable to enter after so long.

In Alia's view, this invitation letter is simply God's will. Her father, Dr. Hester, a typical old-fashioned gentleman, although he loves Alia very much, but he sticks to his bottom line , Absolutely don't let Aliya get involved in Duke Wilson's affairs, especially when he knows what Aliya is thinking.

No matter whether Aliya was crying and begging, or trying to persuade others with reason, Dr. Hester was stubborn and never let go until the arrival of this invitation letter.

This invitation letter gave the stubborn and conservative Dr. Hester no room to refuse, because it clearly stated in the invitation letter that the inviters were Dr. Hester and Miss Alia.

As the lady specially invited by the Duke, Dr. Hester was a little embarrassed.

"Oh, my dear father." Alicia was as happy as a lark: "This is really wonderful. Lord Edward is now five years old. This is really a gratifying thing."

Dr. Hester couldn't bear to see Alicia like this. In fact, according to his meaning, he wanted to make Alicia pretend to be sick and avoid this invitation, because he was not sure that Duke Wilson would treat Alicia. What does it mean? He is very sure that Duke Wilson didn't like Alia before. This sudden invitation made Dr. Hester a little confused.

"My dear Alia." Dr. Hester was very cautious: "Your lord is still a child, and didn't you have a cold a few days ago? I think..." Dr. Hester drew the tone, like a Ancient musical instrument: "I don't think you should go there, lest the lord be infected with the disease."

Alia's face gradually turned pale under Dr. Hester's words, and she almost looked at Dr. Hester in disbelief: "Father! How can you say such a thing! My cold is already cured Now, this is a diagnosis made by you yourself, why do you stop me from going to the Cornwall manor again and again, don't you just distrust me like this?"

Dr. Hester had never seen Aliya look so angry, and he panicked for a while: "Oh, Aliya, my lovely daughter, I didn't mean that." He was a little incoherent for a while: " I mean, of course I believe in you, but this invitation is a bit strange, as you know, Duke Wilson treats you..."

His tone became lower and lower, and finally he looked at Alia with some embarrassment.

Aliya's face quickly turned red, she bit her lower lip tightly, her shame was like a poisonous tongue, twisting her heart painfully.

"I... know what you mean." Aliya replied dryly: "I won't wishful thinking any more, it's just that Lord Edward has been close to me since I was a child, and it's his birthday, and he invited me, I I don't want to disappoint him."

Dr. Hester looked at Alia with some concern. If it wasn't for a reason, he would not have put this cruel thing on the table, but Alia was his child after all, and he couldn't watch her step into the abyss .

"Okay." Dr. Hester finally compromised. Maybe Alia was right. The special invitation to her this time might just be because of the Lord's love for her: "Since you think so, then we Let's go together, it's just Alia." He looked straight into Alia's dejected eyes: "You must promise me, don't dream about things you can't get."

Her own daughter understands that Aliya has been rebellious since she was a child and has a different way of thinking. If she is a boy, she will definitely have a bright future, but she is a girl. In this era, such a girl is very dangerous.

Alicia nodded helplessly. She did not agree with Dr. Hester's point of view. Although the Duke hated her very much now, it was only because of Bruce. In my heart, I have become a hypocritical person who is extremely wicked.

No matter how different Aliya is, she is just a little girl. When the person she likes hates her to the extreme, she will subconsciously excuse him. The Duke doesn’t really hate him, but he is just being rejected by Priest Bruce. Just blinded.

As long as she thinks like this, the painful emotions that tightly bound her heart are finally relieved.

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The time for Lord Edward's birthday party was set three days later. During these three days, Alicia searched for everything that Edward might be interested in, and finally chose the set that Dr. Hester brought back from London. Hardcover books, in her opinion, Edward is a smart and well-behaved child, such a child likes books the most.

When the day finally came, Alicia put on a gorgeous dress, and together with Dr. Hester, set foot on the carriage to Cornwall Manor.

Because of Dr. Hester, they were greeted by Butler Chris personally. When Butler Chris saw Alia, his expression was obviously taken aback, and he glanced at Hester who was smiling a little bit in surprise. Doctor, his expression didn't change.

"Doctor Hester, Miss Alia, welcome. Your Excellency the Duke is currently welcoming guests in the hall. Please come with me."

Butler Chris's plain manners obviously eased Dr. Hester's mood. He was relieved when he was still a little nervous. He followed Butler Chris and walked towards the hall.

Aliya didn't notice the change in her father, and she was eagerly looking forward to seeing Duke Wilson.

The moment Aliya stepped into the castle hall, she saw Duke Wilson. He was wearing a decent suit, standing in the center of the hall, with a decent and plain smile on his face, greeting every visitor.

His eyes slid along the crowd to Dr. Hester's group. Aliya tugged at the hem of her skirt a little excitedly, expecting a different expression on his face.

It's a pity that the final result disappointed him. Duke Wilson didn't have any special expression on his face, and was even colder than before.

"Mr. Doctor, Miss Alicia." Duke Wilson nodded calmly.

Dr. Hester's big stone was settled at this time, and it seemed that Duke Wilson at least did not reject Alia's arrival.

"My lord, thank you very much for your invitation. I hope Lord Edward can grow up healthily." Dr. Hester bowed and saluted.

But Aliya seemed to be fixed by something, and looked at Duke Wilson in a daze.

The Duke couldn't help but frowned in disgust. Doctor Hester's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly tugged at Alia's hand. Only then did Alia react and salute along with her.

Duke Wilson gave Alia a very cold look, and said in a low voice: "You are too polite, you are the most sincere friend of Cornwall Manor, I hope this banquet will make you happy."

The Duke said the most mechanical welcome speech, and then glanced at Butler Chris, and Dr. Hester and Alia were quickly taken away.

Alicia looked back at Duke Wilson with some regrets. He looked a little impatient, but when the next person stepped forward, he turned into the gentle and polite Duke again, and the one who looked excited and was about to Those who cry out have a pleasant conversation.

Aliya felt a little disappointed for some reason. At this moment, she suddenly raised her head and looked towards the second floor in a daze. She looked straight at the room where Evan lived. She didn't see that person today.