Evan returned to Delan Lier Church with a bunch of candles in the dark. Mrs. Sanders was away these days, and Dean George helped him to light up and down. At this time, when he saw him come back with candles, his face flashed. hi color.
"Oh, Mr. Reverend, you came back with candles. I was just worried about not having enough candles. It's great."
Evan really couldn't laugh at this time. He nodded at George with a stiff expression, 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 fiercely, and his mood was very low. He really didn't expect that such a thing would happen today.
Evan was very irritable. He wasn't sure what the duke was thinking at this time. If he had turned black, it would be absolutely impossible for him to leave that place alive today, but he let him go again. , At that time, it means that in fact, the Duke has not completely blackened, and he still has a glimmer of hope.
Evan raised his head from between 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, based on his own experience, he must be You can get him.
Evan's mood finally improved, and the original depression was also dissipated a lot under the strong hint in his heart. He understood his image in the eyes of the Duke, so he would try his best to maintain this image in the future. His doubts dissipated.
Evan did a great job in the evening prayer that afternoon, and even George, who knew him well, looked at him a few more times and always felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't tell what was wrong.
**
The next day, it was the day of John's burial. The cloud that plagued the entire Derain Riel was finally going to return to dust on this day. As a small town priest, Evan must appear to preside over the funeral, so Evan was extra careful that 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 had not had time to say goodbye to the servants at home. Sheriff Chandler's carriage stopped in front of Evan. He pulled Evan's arm with one hand and wanted to take him to the carriage. Evan Somewhat surprised, he stopped his movements and asked, "Sheriff, what's wrong with you?"
Sheriff Chandler looked at Evan with a slightly uneven breath, and said in a low voice, "A 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 mentioned by Amy is definitely related to this young lady, maybe this young lady seduced John to do something disreputable, you You know, the girls in London are different from ours."
Evan was suddenly dumbfounded: "Sheriff, you are worrying 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're 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 inference is not unreasonable."
Evan didn't have any words to refute for a while, but he really didn't want to see an innocent woman caught up in rumors, 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, before Ai Miss Lea is a good proof."
Speaking of Arya, Sheriff Chandler couldn't help blushing, and Dr. Hester was reluctant to talk to him until now.
"You're right, I'm too eager, but this matter can't be resolved for a long time, it's really uncomfortable for me." 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 who can kill him, and the environment in which he lives is very simple. , but he was found murdered in his bedroom, which is really incredible, but we may also think 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 true? It's…
Sheriff Chandler was a little panicked. He always thought he was living in a quiet town, but he didn't expect such a dirty thing to be exposed nakedly. Sheriff Chandler temporarily A little unbelievable.
"Shepherd... Pastor, your thoughts are too crazy." Sheriff Chandler said dryly.
Evan just smiled slightly, the seeds of doubt have been planted, and only after the evidence can it 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 anything to do, please come back to me after the funeral." Evan got rid of Under the restraint of Sheriff Chandler, he walked towards the Dranlier 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 was still upright. He stood there, holding Mrs. Lawrence's hand tightly, letting her rest half of her body on top of her.
Evan turned to look at a strange lady standing behind Mrs. Lawrence. She was also wearing a long black dress and a hat with a black gauze on her head, covering half of her face, but she could still From the outline, this lady is very beautiful.
Evan's eyes flashed slightly, 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 wore a dark green dress, with the hair band on her head that John gave her, took Dr. Hester's arm, and left. Come in.
As soon as she came in, Mrs. Lawrence's scream rang out: "Pastor! Get her out of the way! I don't want this woman to be at my son's funeral!"
Evan was startled, and hurried 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 cried and was stunned. "My poor John liked 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, but you didn't dare to say a word, I'm sure my little John was killed by this bitch! 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 forward 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 friendship with John, and I regard him as a brother as a friend, But I can't think of 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 that I don't feel sorry for John. It's not a betrayal, it's just to avoid him being hurt in this unfair marriage contract. At the same time, I dare to swear to God that I didn't kill John, and if I lied at all, I will go to hell after death !"
Arya'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 hell after death. The heroine Alia naturally possesses these two kind of quality.
Mrs. Lawrence looked at Arya in disbelief, as if she was looking at a monster. Just when she was shaking her lips and trying to say something, a voice suddenly came from outside the door.
"I heard... there's supposed to be a funeral."
The tone is low-key and slow, with a hint of inadvertent indifference. This voice is unique in the whole of Derain, and everyone in the church can tell who it is.
Duke Wilson!