Guidebook for the Dark Duke

Aliya couldn't say a word. She almost stumbled and ran out of the house. She couldn't believe it at all. The child in front of her was the child who was so close to herself. Simple and naive young boy.

Aliya panted heavily and leaned against the wall of the corridor. It seemed that she was the only one who was innocent. She was so naive!

Alia's world view completely collapsed at this moment. She suddenly discovered that the world was not as simple as she imagined. The pastor who was supposed to be kind and benevolent was a villain with deep thoughts in others' mouths. The innocent and pure toddler is so scary, Aliya clenched her fist tightly in front of her chest, she is suddenly a little confused now, what should she do next?

"Miss Alia?" Suddenly a gentle male voice came from beside Alia.

Alicia turned her head suddenly as if she had been burned by something, and Evan's gentle smile appeared in front of Aliya's eyes so abruptly.

Her heart skipped a beat, and her whole body became a little nervous.

"B... Pastor Bruce?" Alicia was a little guilty, and didn't dare to look directly at Evan.

Evan looked at her like this, sneered in his heart, and said softly: "Miss Alia, why are you here?"

As a guest of a Cornish manor, it is not polite to walk around the manor at will.

Of course Aliya could hear Evan's implication, her face flushed immediately, and she said in a low voice, "I...I want to borrow the bathroom."

Such an excuse is not very appropriate in this day and age, but Aliya can think of this at this time.

Evan didn't make any embarrassing expressions, but just smiled and said, "Then I'd like to ask you to go a little further. The time for the dinner party is coming, so you have to come down quickly."

Aliya bit her lower lip, the sense of shame and disdain for Evan twisted in her heart, but in the end she could only nod her head without saying a word.

Evan looked at Alia's drooping head, and sneered in his heart. Little Edward in the original book was not a simple child. He was sensitive and dark, but at that time all his feelings were pinned on the gentle Ai Li He did a lot of terrible things for Alia, but now it is different. Alia no longer has the opportunity to have further intimate contact with little Edward like in the original book. Instead, this person was replaced by him. Today's results are no surprise.

Evan stood there with a cold expression and watched Alia walk into the lady's washroom stiffly. Mrs. Sanders had long since gotten along well with the Hesters and the Hesters in the Church of Delanele. I told him that after going through the previous incident, this cold and serious lady had already turned her feelings towards him 180 degrees, and that Ferd had such deep malice towards him, and he was not a fool, so naturally he would not let him He really does whatever he wants, and it's still on his own turf.

The corner of Evan's mouth curled up into a sneer. If Ferd wanted to choose a puppet that was easy to control, then he would give him a surprise. Let him feel how easy the puppet Alia is to control. .

Evan went downstairs, and he saw Duke Wilson standing among the guests from a distance, and there were endless praises around him, but the expression on the Duke's face was very flat, but the moment he saw Evan, his His eyes lit up, he walked out of the crowd, walked up to Evan, and said softly, "You are finally here."

Evan looked up at the Duke, and smiled softly: "Master Duke."

When the people around saw Evan coming down, they all gathered around and greeted Evan. Now that Evan is a popular person around Duke Wilson, coupled with his status as a pastor, in the eyes of these people, his status is even higher. .

Colonel Mel was a loyal follower of Duke Wilson. He nodded at Evan with a smile and said, "Mr. Pastor, after the last goodbye, your complexion looks much better now. How is your body now?"

Evan smiled very politely: "Thank you for your concern, my health is much better."

Colonel Meier glanced at Duke Wilson meaningfully, and suddenly said, "Then when will I hear your mass?"

Evan was taken aback for a moment, and then smiled again: "I will return to the Church of Delaneria this weekend. You and your wife are welcome to come to worship."

As soon as Evan's words fell, Duke Wilson stiffened. He looked at Evan in disbelief, and whispered: "You want to leave?"

Of course he has to leave. Now that he is living in the Cornwall manor, his name is not justified. It will be fine in a short period of time. If it takes a long time, it is inevitable that someone will gossip.

"Your Excellency, my body has recovered. I am very grateful for your care these days, but it is my duty to serve God. I have been lazy these days. Things in the church are very complicated. I cannot leave Mrs. Sanders alone. deal with."

Evan's tone was gentle and polite, and his remarks were well-founded. For a while, Duke Wilson couldn't find any words to refute.

"But you..." the Duke opened his mouth, with a complex expression as if planning a murder.

Before the Duke could say anything, Butler Chris came over and said in a low voice, "My lord, it's time for the dinner."

Duke Wilson's face was very ugly, butler Chris was taken aback, and he was a little speechless.

"Bring Edward down from the room and take the guests to dinner." The Duke said with a stiff tone.

Steward Chris nodded immediately, not daring to talk about the previously arranged game, and quickly retreated.

When Chris butler turned away, Evan had already turned his head to chat with Colonel Mel. Colonel Mel was a well-informed person. His previous military experience gave him a clear understanding of the world. He is much deeper than other squires, and it is not against Evan's peace to chat with him.

It's just that Colonel Mel's admiration for the previous Duke Wilson made Evan feel a little bit gritty. He almost used all the praise words he knew on the one who appeared, As if he was Jesus himself who came to the world, the image is tall and somewhat false.

Of course, Evan would not be stupid enough to question these words that had been beautified so many times, he just smiled and listened to his praise of the Duke's outstanding military ability.

At this moment, Evan felt the burning gaze behind him. He pursed his lips, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. He didn't need to look back to know who was looking at him, but this time he was going to disappoint Duke Wilson. Several days of close contact was obviously enough, and he still had to stick to his tactic of intimidation until Duke Wilson opened his mouth.

Butler Chris lightly knocked on the wine glass in his hand, and said loudly: "Ladies and gentlemen, please allow me to invite you to the dinner on behalf of Duke Wilson."

He stretched out his arms in the direction of the castle dining room, with a respectful and humble expression.

People in the hall began to walk towards the restaurant one after another, but Duke Wilson was still standing there. Evan was about to leave with Colonel Mel, but the Duke suddenly said: "Pastor Bruce!"

Evan turned his head away with a surprised expression, and Duke Wilson's expression was a little gloomy: "Please stay, I have something to tell you."

Evan was a little surprised, but still nodded. Colonel Mel, who was walking with him, smiled strangely, turned and left by himself.

"My lord Duke?" Evan asked tentatively.

Duke Wilson looked at Evan with a heavy expression, pursed his lips and said, "Are you really going to leave?"

Evan breathed a sigh of relief and smiled: "My body has fully recovered, so of course I can't rely on you forever."

The change in Evan's expression was noticed by Duke Wilson, and he couldn't help being a little annoyed that he didn't have the slightest nostalgia at all.

"Evan!" He whispered angrily.

Evan was taken aback: "What's wrong with you?" He looked at Duke Wilson in surprise.

The Duke was so angry that he wanted to die, but he didn't dare to say anything. He clenched his fists tightly, and the anger in his heart almost jumped out of his chest.

"Evan, don't go!" Accompanied by the crisp voice of a young child, the figure of a child crashed into Evan's arms like a small cannonball.

Evan staggered when he was hit, but still tightly hugged the child around his waist with both hands, and Evan stroked the back of the child in his arms with some dumbfounding, and said softly: "Lord Edward, What's wrong with you?"

Edward's behavior finally eased the depression in Duke Wilson's heart. He suddenly realized that it was good to have such a sticky child.

"Pastor." Duke Wilson cleared his throat, and said in a low voice: "Look, Edward has no mother since he was a child, and he is so dependent on you. For Edward's sake, please don't leave."

Evan caressed Edward's back, but there was a smile on the corner of his mouth. His patience for so many days was really not in vain.

"My lord, I am flattered by the friendship between you and Lord Edward, but my duty is to protect the glory of the Lord. As a pastor, if I live in the mansion all the time, I am afraid it will be inconvenient, especially now Mr. Fold's child Still, I can't ignore his power, please forgive me, but please rest assured, if I have time, I will definitely visit you and Lord Edward, this is my promise."

Although such a result is what he wants to see, he can't change his decision because of this. He must stay in this place in the future, but he can't stay in this form.

Edward's arms holding Evan tightened slightly. He raised his head, looked at Evan with a very innocent look, and said in a low voice, "Is what you said true? You can't lie to me!"

The power is still too small now, he had heard about the power of the church when he was five years old, and now neither he nor his powerful father could do anything about it.

Duke Wilson's face was livid, and he also understood Evan's implication at this time. Now Ferd is eyeing Evan. If there are any bad rumors, I am afraid that he will not be able to keep Evan. The public opinion of the society is enough for him. Life is better than death.

"Of course I won't lie to you." Evan stroked Edward's hair very gently, and said softly: "My lord, today is your birthday, and everyone is waiting for you in the restaurant, so don't let everyone wait too long." waiting."

Edward nodded obediently, let go of Evan's arm, and gently took his hand. He turned and glanced at the ugly Duke Wilson, smiled shyly, and said in a low voice: "Father, let's go in together."

Duke Wilson suddenly came back to his senses, and was stunned when he saw Evan holding Edward, but Edward boldly walked up to Duke Wilson, took his hand, and pulled him and Evan, walked towards the restaurant together.

And this scene completely fell into the eyes of Aliya who had just come out of the bathroom. She was tightly clutching the handkerchief in her hand, and her jealous heart was biting her heart tightly like a poisonous snake.