Duke Wilson couldn't help frowning when he heard Butler Chris's words: "What the hell is going on?" Colonel Mel, who was considered to be his confidant, was now involved in the murder, which really surprised him.
"I don't know the specifics." Butler Chris's expression also looked a little unsightly: "I just heard that the unfortunate deceased Sister Lysa had a very close relationship with Colonel Mel. On the day I went to visit her, she was found dead in her bedroom, according to reports..." Speaking of which, Butler Chris's expression was also slightly loose: "It is reported that her death was very tragic, even the most experienced in our town. The old coroner has a heart."
When Duke Wilson heard this, his expression became a little dignified. Colonel Mel was regarded as his confidant. If he was really involved in this case, it would be very difficult for him to do it...
"Okay, I get it, you immediately ask Mel to see me, I have something to tell him." Duke Wilson's expression was a little dark, and it was useless to say anything now, he still had to take precautions earlier.
Butler Chris led the order to retreat, Evan and Duke Wilson got into the front carriage, while little Edward was carried by the servants and sat in the back carriage.
As soon as he got in the car, Evan couldn't help but said, "Charles, I know this Mother Eliza."
"What?" Duke Wilson looked at Evan with some surprise. Although the nun and the priest belonged to the same church, the nun was Catholic and Evan was an authentic Protestant priest. These two religions were almost like fire.
"Have you spoken to her before?" Duke Wilson looked at Evan with some curiosity. He didn't expect that Evan, who has never been close to women, would actually know the nun.
Evan couldn't help but smiled bitterly: "No, it's not what you imagined, I heard Colonel Mel mention this nun before I went to London."
"Mel?" Duke Wilson's frown deepened. What does Mel have to do with this matter: "Does he know this nun?"
Evan sighed and said, "He doesn't even know this nun."
Then he told Duke Wilson what Mel had asked him to do before. The Duke frowned and thought for a long time, and finally said: "Who do you think that mysterious man is? It will be Mel. alone?"
"I thought about it like this before." Evan whispered: "But you know that Colonel Mel thought he was married. I can't believe he would do such an infamous thing."
Telling a story under the pretext of a friend, Evan knew very well what it meant in his previous life, but now this poor nun is dead, and on the day Colonel Mel visited her, what a coincidence The incident undoubtedly aggravated Colonel Mel's suspicion. If he really did it, then it would be too sad.
"You are so naive." Duke Wilson sneered: "Although in your Bible such behavior is immoral and shameless, in the eyes of the nobles, it is nothing at all, Mel. Although the mind is flexible and it can be regarded as self-cultivation, if this kind of thing happens, maybe it will become hot." Thinking of this, the Duke gritted his teeth secretly, if Colonel Mel was really involved in this matter, then he would Be prepared.
Evan looked at Duke Wilson's thoughtful look, and said no more. He knew very well that someone like Duke Wilson would handle this matter properly.
Duke Wilson's carriage finally stopped in front of Evan's parsonage. Evan was about to go down with his little salute, but was suddenly grabbed by Duke Wilson.
"Aren't you really going to Cornwall Manor with me?" He looked at Evan expectantly, his tone soft like water.
Evan couldn't help but his heart skipped a beat, only to feel a little numbness in his fingertips.
"Charles." He stroked his side face with the other hand, and said softly, "You know, Delan Lier is a small place. If you want to see me, you can see me anytime."
Duke Wilson knew the meaning of Evan's words very well, and he couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. He lowered his eyes and did not let go of Evan's hand.
Evan looked at him and couldn't help but smile: "I know what you think, and I want to live with you too, but I'm still a pastor..." Evan stopped slightly embarrassed at this point. over the conversation.
But Duke Wilson raised his head abruptly, with a trace of anxiety in his eyes: "Don't be afraid, it's nothing, I will solve this matter, you can rest assured." As he said, he let go of Evan's Arm, whispered: "Then we will see you tomorrow."
Evan looked at his tightly pursed lips, his heart moved slightly, suddenly lowered his head and kissed his forehead, then immediately turned around and got out of the carriage.
He walked towards his slightly shabby hut, his face was calm as frost, but his heart was secretly excited because of his actions just now. Although it was not the best time for them to live together, he could see Duke Wilson like this. , Evan felt very satisfied.
At this time, Duke Wilson was sitting on the empty carriage, looking dully at the direction Evan was going down. He raised his hand and touched his forehead. The scorching touch made his palm shrink. Those soft lips made him so excited that he couldn't contain himself, and the whole person was like a fire burning inside.
Duke Wilson finally returned to Cornwall Manor in a trance as he listened to the sound of hooves kicking outside the carriage.
Little Edward was carried upstairs by the servants, while Duke Wilson was sitting in the empty living room, in a trance.
After a quarter of an hour, Butler Chris finally walked in and looked at Duke Wilson, who was almost sluggish.
"Lord Duke, Colonel Mel is here." Butler Chris tried to keep his tone in a very gentle range.
Duke Wilson suddenly came back to his senses from his thoughts, pursed his lips unnaturally, and then said, "Let him come to the study on the second floor." After speaking, he turned and went upstairs.
Butler Chris was a little strange about the Duke's attitude, but he didn't dare to say anything, and turned around and went out to spread the word.
And Duke Wilson quickly adjusted his state in this short period of time. When he heard the knock on the door outside the study, his mood had already recovered most of the time.
"Come in." With Duke Wilson's slightly hoarse voice, Colonel Mel, led by Butler Chris, approached the Duke's study.
It had been nearly a month since the Duke had last seen him, but Duke Wilson was still taken aback by the state of Colonel Mel, his pale cheeks, his dejected expression, and the wisps of silver in his hair. Silk, Duke Wilson couldn't believe that the person standing in front of him was the well-mannered Colonel Mel.
"What's the matter with you?" Duke Wilson frowned habitually, no matter what he was involved in, Colonel Mel's state was too bad.
"Lord Duke." Colonel Mel saluted the Duke honestly, but his slightly shaking body still showed his weakness: "I'm sorry to see you in such a state."
"Don't say this." Duke Wilson didn't bother to talk to him, and said directly: "What is your relationship with that nun?"
"You already know." Colonel Mel twitched the corners of his mouth in embarrassment, without the slightest surprise on his face. Delan Lier was Duke Wilson's territory, and he never expected to deceive Duke Wilson's eyes and ears.
"Elysa is an old friend of mine. I really can't..." Colonel Mel suddenly buried his face in his palm, his tone slightly trembling.
Looking at him like this, Duke Wilson's guess became more and more firm. He paused slightly and said, "Is the man you are talking about who is close to Mother Eliza yourself?" He looked straight at him. Mel, don't give him any chance to prevaricate at all.
Colonel Mel was a little guilty at the sight of Duke Wilson. He knew that he couldn't lie in front of the Duke. It was a very dangerous thing, so his mental defense line that was not very strong suddenly collapsed.
"Oh, Your Excellency, you're right, that's me, it's so embarrassing, I didn't expect... I didn't expect..." he replied in a loud voice with a painful expression, then turned his face to the side before he lost his temper even more. In the past, but Duke Wilson still saw a sparkle in the corner of his eyes.
"You are so confused!" Duke Wilson's voice was stern, and he did not feel weak because of Colonel Mel's truth.
"You already have a wife, and the other party is a nun, how can you do such an dishonorable thing!" Duke Wilson, like a grumpy lion, stood up from his chair and walked around very anxiously. go.
Colonel Mel's current situation is really dangerous, he is almost on the edge of a cliff, and he is afraid that he will be doomed if he takes one more step.
"Have you told the sheriff who is investigating this matter?" asked Duke Wilson, turning sharply back to him.
Colonel Mel looked at Duke Wilson in confusion and moved his lips slightly: "No."
The Duke's eyes turned cold for a moment, and Colonel Mel saw that something was wrong and immediately explained: "Lord Duke, it's not that I don't want to tell Sheriff Chandler, it's just that since Eliza died that day, he has regarded me as a suspect. , my wife, dear Katrina, has always been by my side to support me, how can I say these words? In fact, every time Sheriff Chandler comes to me, I want to tell him directly , I love Eliza so much, how can I kill him? But every time I see Katrina's face, I really can't say that."
Having said this, Colonel Mel's expression became even more painful.
But Duke Wilson looked at him with a hint of contempt in his eyes. He had never noticed before that Mel was such a weak person that he couldn't tell the importance of things for the sake of children's love.
"This matter will be found out sooner or later." Duke Wilson's tone was very cold: "Chandler is not a fool. Since he is eyeing you, it means that he has doubts about you. You are at this time. He also went to hide him, and also told such an incompetent lie, do you think he will let you go easily? What stupid words like an old friend, can you not know how many times you visited her Chandler a week? Just know These, will the relationship between you and her be as secret as you think?"
Colonel Mel looked at Duke Wilson dully, as if at a loss.
Duke Wilson frowned in disgust, never expecting Mel to be so stupid.
"You can't hide this matter, you can tell him directly, maybe you can save some of your image in his eyes..."
Before Duke Wilson's voice could finish, there was an urgent knock on the door. Duke Wilson stepped forward to open the door, only to see Butler Chris appearing outside the door in a little panic.
"Lord Duke, Sheriff Chandler is here to arrest Colonel Mel!"
Duke Wilson's expression moved slightly, and he turned to look at Mel, only to find that his face was pale.