Evan looked in the direction of the voice, two women came out of the crowd, Evan's expression tightened, Arya
It turned out that the person who just spoke was Arya, and there was another lady standing beside her, a strange woman.
Evan pinched his cuffs, and he seemed to have an impression of the woman.
"Oh, it turned out to be Miss Arya." Ferd looked at Arya with a smile, a woman's jealousy is really the best tool to use, since Arya suffered a loss at Cornwall Manor last time , the whole person began to move closer to him.
"You just said you can prove this, is that true?" Ferd looked at Arya with great concern and said.
Arya bit her lower lip and glanced at Evan who was standing beside her. She felt a little uneasy in her heart, but she still said firmly, "It's true."
There was a smile in Ferd's eyes, and his tone suddenly softened: "Then do you have any evidence? Pastor Bruce is a decent gentleman, and you are also a lady. I don't want to let your Reputation suffered."
Ferd said it was very decent, but his eyes glanced at the lady beside Arya from time to time. The lady was wearing a long brown dress, her complexion was very pale, and she was not very beautiful, just a pair of Her eyes are very clear, like a girl who is not familiar with the world, but looking at her appearance, she also knows that this lady is not too young, at least twenty-five years old.
Arya nodded, patted the lady next to her gently on the shoulder, and said warmly, "Mr. Ferd, I understand your kindness, but for this matter, I have to speak, even if Bruce No matter what the priest's status in Delan Lier is, he can't treat a lady like this."
Evan's expression suddenly sank when he looked at Arya and the lady. The woman he knew was a parishioner of his previous church, called Irina, who was also a crazy suitor of his own.
This woman is the first stranger she has met since she came to this world. When they met for the first time, Evan was still in a state of ignorance, so he was very cautious and gentle with everyone, but he didn't expect that in the end It made this woman misunderstood, and what was even more terrifying was that this woman was a widow. Her husband was killed in the war. She became a widow at the age of eighteen. Such a social status is even more taboo among taboos in this era. .
Not to mention that Evan was very familiar with the future of things, so he resolutely rejected the woman's offer. After that, the woman also did several crazy actions, such as running to his residence in the middle of the night and knocking on the door, or It was he who came to church every day to pester him, and finally when the order to transfer was issued, Evan was almost relieved.
In the days that followed in Delan Lier, this woman had long since faded from his memory, but seeing her again today, Evan's surprise was stronger than anyone else's.
Arya's slightly ambiguous words made the people around them agitated, the Duke frowned slightly, and immediately said coldly: "Miss Arya, if you have evidence, show it, what justice is being done here. Don't you think it's a little fake?"
Arya blushed at the duke's sarcastic words, she almost couldn't help but want to run out, but thinking about the next plan, she resisted this urge, and ignored Dr. Hester's fullness. With a worried expression on his face, he gritted his teeth and said, "My evidence is this lady by my side, Irina, Irina used to be a parishioner in the parish before Pastor Bruce, she is a poor widow, her husband Died for the country, but Pastor Bruce seduced her and promised to marry her when she was at her saddest, but finally abandoned her ruthlessly, and according to Irina, even when the two of them were okay At that time, Pastor Bruce also had improper relationships with many ladies and gentlemen!"
Alia's remarks suddenly caused an uproar among the people around. No one thought that those rumors were true. It turned out that the well-dressed Pastor Bruce turned out to be such a person. Looking at Evan, who was still calm, his eyes glowed with excitement. Such anecdotes were like Christmas for the quiet town residents.
However, the face of the lady beside Arya turned paler and paler. She seemed to be a little unsteady and swaying. Fortunately, Arya immediately supported her, which prevented the lady fall down.
Duke Wilson looked at the two women gloomily, until the surrounding noise finally subsided, and Duke Wilson glanced at Ferd, who had a sullen face, and said, "Oh? Is that so?" Duke Wilson looked at Irina: "Ms. Irina, is everything Miss Alia said true?"
Irina held Arya's hand with a pale face, and then she barely stood still, she stroked her chest with the other hand, and said in a weak tone: "Dear Duke, Miss Arya said everything. It's true, I originally thought that Mr. Pastor Bruce was an upright person, but this ending really broke my heart. Although I am a survivor, I am also dignified. The promise of Mr. Pastor back then was given to me. I hoped, but in the end it drove me into the abyss, I really..."
She couldn't help crying, Alia stroked her back with one hand and embraced her in her arms, but looked at Evan with a bit of hatred, as if there was a heinous person standing there .
Evan still didn't respond, just crossed his chest with both hands and closed his eyes.
A sneer appeared on the corner of Duke Wilson's mouth, and he turned to look at Evan, his expression was much gentler than before: "So, Pastor Bruce, do you have anything to say?"
Evan opened his eyes and looked at Duke Wilson. His eyes were clear and bright, without the slightest impurities, and his expression was calm and unwavering, as if everything around him had nothing to do with him.
"No, my lord, I have nothing to say."
Evan's silent gesture made the surrounding townspeople even more excited, and the surrounding air suddenly became a little turbulent. In their opinion, this was the default gesture, and they all began to look at Evan with a critical look. Straightforward and naked, if it weren't for Duke Wilson's presence, I'm afraid the curse would have boiled over.
But even so, Duke Wilson's eyes were still calm, as if he knew he would do this for a long time, but Evan's palms were already wet at this time, and this gambling game was related to his life. I am afraid that I have never put my life in the hands of others.
"Lord Duke." Although Evan's reaction surprised Foulder, he would not miss such a good opportunity, and immediately said: "Since Pastor Bruce has nothing to say, can this matter be alright? Are you sure?"
Duke Wilson half-smiled and turned to look at Ferd, with a bit of sarcasm in his tone: "Mr. Ferd is really eager, just a lady, does it make you so excited?"
The smile on Ferd's face froze, and he felt a little hatred in his heart. He has already reached this point. Does Duke Wilson still protect Evan
"Lord Duke, this lady Irina is the witness you want, and Pastor Bruce didn't refute what she said. Isn't the matter already clear? What kind of evidence do you need?" Older's tone has become slightly irreverent.
Duke Wilson looked at him coldly and sneered: "Since you said that, can you allow me to say a few words? Although Pastor Bruce has nothing to say about this matter, I still have something to say. Say!"
Duke Wilson's last sentence was unusually severe, and the originally noisy scene suddenly quieted down, and Irina, who was crying in Arya's arms, couldn't help shaking.
Arya hugged Irina's shoulders tightly, a bit of unwillingness in her eyes, why did he care so much about that person.
"Chris, bring someone here." Duke Wilson sat down on the chair and waved to Butler Chris beside him.
Butler Chris saluted the Duke gracefully, turned and walked towards the carriage.
The people around were staring closely at Butler Chris, who suddenly wanted to bring people over at this time. To be honest, the curiosity of these people was swayed by the Duke.
Butler Chris walked to the side of the carriage, nodded slightly towards the carriage, and said respectfully, "Pastor Robert, Lord Duke, please come over."
Pastor Robert? Evan's eyes tightened, but he breathed a sigh of relief. This pastor was the pastor who loved to drink when he was in that church. It's just that although this pastor was lazy, he was a good person.
The door of the carriage was opened, and a simple, honest and gentle priest stepped out of the car. Behind him was a little girl, dressed very frugally, but her dark eyes were exceptionally bright, and she saw Ellie at a glance. Irina, who was beside Ya, suddenly showed an angry look on her face.
Irina looked at Pastor Robert and the little girl in horror. Her trembling hands proved that her heart was not at peace at this time. Instead, it was Arya. She didn't know it was a scam, and her expression remained the same. Somewhat resentful.
Pastor Robert led the little girl to the very center of the square, bowed to Duke Wilson who was sitting on it, and said warmly, "Lord Duke, thank you for your invitation."
Duke Wilson hooked his lips sarcastically: "You are too polite. My invitation this time has caused you a lot of trouble, and I would like to ask your forgiveness."
Robert waved his hand very respectfully, humble but not flattering.
Seeing this scene, Ferd knew in his heart that it was about to end, but at this time he was already on fire, and he couldn't help it at all. The Duke's indifference to Evan these days weakened his confidence. Alertness, he did not expect that the Duke was really prepared.
"Mr. Reverend, do you know these people who are standing behind you now?" Duke Wilson pointed in the direction of Evan and Irina.
Pastor Robert's eyes were not very good. He squinted his eyes for a while and finally smiled and said: "Oh, isn't this Evan? My reliable pastor assistant, I heard that you went to a small town to be a pastor, so it turned out to be here place?"
Evan smiled at Pastor Robert: "Yes, Pastor Robert, it's really a pleasure to see you." Evan's words really sighed from the heart.
Just at the stall where the two were chatting, the little girl couldn't help it, she rushed directly in front of Arya, pointed at Irina, who was already panicking in Arya's arms, and said loudly: "Robert Pastor, look! Irina actually came here!"