Guidebook for the Dark Duke

Chapter 76 - Very Embarrassing

Duke Wilson ran away without looking back, and Evan was pushed crookedly against the edge of the sofa, his expression looked confused.

The development of today’s matter really exceeded his own expectations.

What am I going to do now? That question suddenly popped up in Evan’s heart. This kind of question has never crossed his mind since the first time he came here, and he has never been so dazed as he is now.

What will happen to the relationship between him and Duke Wilson? What will happen to the two of them in the future? This is a mess for Evan now.

The next morning, Evan was not surprised that he did not see Duke Wilson. Butler Chris had an embarrassed smile on his face, as if he felt embarrassed, “Reverend Bruce, Duke Wilson and Lord Orlam. They are out hunting, the Duke said that he does not want to affect your work and you can leave at any time if you want to go back to the church today.”

In this case, it is equivalent to driving people away indirectly. Butler Chris has been a butler for most of his lifetime, and he has never had to say such rude words to a gentleman. He almost didn’t have the courage to even look at Evan as soon as he said it.

Evan was stunned when he heard this. Although he expected that Duke Wilson would avoid him for a while, he did not expect that the Duke would actually try to drive him away.

“Oh.” Although Evan maintained a smile on his face, he was actually feeling very uneasy, “I also remembered that there are indeed many things in the church waiting for me to deal with, so I will leave first.”

The Gentlemen’s party will last through the whole weekend and I am leaving at this time, I am afraid that rumors will soon spread. Evan feels very worried in his heart. If this goes on, he does not know what will happen.

Evan got on the carriage specially prepared for him by Butler Chris, and left Cornwall Manor with an uneasy heart.

When Evan returned to the church, Mrs Sanders was taken aback. Before leaving, Evan had said that he would not be back this weekend, but now he is back suddenly. The thoughts in Mrs Sanders’ mind quickly began to spread.

“You…” Mrs Sanders looked at Evan hesitantly. The obvious worry on Evan’s face also made her a little worried, “What happened to you?”

Evan sighed, his expression was a little solemn, “It’s okay, it’s just because there are too many things to do in the church. I just decided to come back first.”

Mrs Sanders didn’t believe Evan’s obviously wrong words at all. She just looked at Evan’s face and knew that something big happened this time.

“Reverend.” Mrs Sanders walked over to Evan full of worry, “If you have something on your mind, please tell me and we will find a way to solve it together.”

Evan looked at Mrs Sanders’ look of worry and finally smiled reluctantly, “I’ll remember your words, please don’t worry, I will definitely take care of it.”

The worried Mrs Sanders was left behind by Evan as he walked away. For Evan now, no one can help him, he’s the only one who can face this situation.

Evan returned to the small room where he usually works. The narrow space made him feel more secure. Before, he had full control over Duke Wilson, but now he is not so sure. This time, the things that happened were so sudden, he also didn’t know how to deal with it and now Duke Wilson’s reaction made him feel helpless.

Evan clenched his fists. Duke Wilson is originally a proud and sensitive person. If this incident hurts his dignity, it would be difficult to implement the next plan.

As long as Evan thinks of the future direction, he feels like he is sitting on pins and needles. That matter is so imminent, so the relationship between him and the Duke must not be delayed at this time.

Evan spent this day under extreme worry and he didn’t even sleep well at night, which seriously affected the worship he should do the next day.

For the first time, Evan came late in the next day’s service. By the time he arrived, several townspeople were already seated in the church, but the one that caught Evan’s attention the most was sitting in the last row. Duke Wilson was seated there looking very low-key.

Evan’s originally depressed heart rejoiced. He actually came! Although the Duke looks a little bad, since he can sit here, it means that there is still room for maneuver between the two of them.

Evan spent this time in a relaxed mood. He seemed to have lost the ability to restrain himself. During the mass, he always showed some inexplicable smiles, even the small group of townspeople noticed the difference.

Finally, as he left after the mass, Sheriff Chandler patted Evan on the shoulder and asked him with a teasing look, “Reverend, you are so happy today, did any good thing happen recently?”

Evan sighed helplessly, perhaps because he was so familiar with this person that he could even say such a thing to a religious person.

“Sheriff Chandler, if you don’t leave soon, Mrs Chandler is really going to be angry.” Evan pointed to the place where Mrs Chandler was standing with the children, with a look of anger on her face.

Sheriff Chandler shuddered and didn’t dare to tease Evan any more, and hurried towards Mrs Chandler.

After Sheriff Chandler left, Evan began to search for Duke Wilson’s figure in the crowd. Just when he saw the Duke turn to get on his carriage, Evan became anxious and hurried forward.

“Lord Duke!” Evan grabbed Duke Wilson’s arm and whispered.

Duke Wilson’s body froze, but he still didn’t turn around and just whispered as well, “Are you still doing anything?” (Why are they whispering? You’d think they did something immoral)

Yesterday, he let Evan leave so simply and rudely and Duke Wilson is actually feeling very regretful. He can almost imagine the rumors and speculations that Evan will face, he could not let him really fall into such a scene. So he came here today, came to see Evan, and let outsiders know that they are still fine.

Evan hesitated at this time, as if he didn’t know what to say.

“If you have nothing to do, I’ll leave first.” Duke Wilson endured the restlessness in his heart and wanted to leave the place quickly.

Evan saw that he was really going to push his hand away and was anxious, and said anxiously, “Charles!”

Duke Wilson had once asked Evan to call by his name, but except for a limited time, he never did. He called him Lord Duke very respectfully, and now the name Charles coming from Evan’s mouth made Duke Wilson tremble.

“Charles!” Evan called his name again: “You don’t have to go yet, we need to talk.”

Although Evan’s voice has stabilized, he is still holding Duke Wilson’s hand and holding it very tightly.

Duke Wilson didn’t know how to react at this time. He did such a shameless thing, and Evan still wanted to talk to him? What are they going to talk about? Duke Wilson was at a loss.

Duke Wilson turned around suddenly, the blue and black shadows underneath his eyes were so obvious that Evan frowned when he saw it.

“What do you want to talk to me about?” Duke Wilson’s face was very cold, just like the first time he had seen him, arrogant and alienated.

Evan looked at Duke Wilson’s face. Although his indifference was piled on his face, the fluctuations in his eyes could not escape Evan’s eyes.

“This place is not a good place to talk.” Evan looked around at the tentative glances that had appeared around him. The different movements of the two of them had caught the attention of the people around them. If they really talked here, it’s obvious that it would cause a commotion.

Duke Wilson, of course, also noticed this, and he couldn’t help but wrinkle his face in disgust, “Go in and talk.” He stepped into the church first.

Evan breathed a sigh of relief and walked in.

Evan walked inside, but his mind was turning sharply. He went to Duke Wilson to talk about it, but he said it in a hurry and he still had to think about what he wanted to talk about.

What happened that night was really too embarrassing. Evan didn’t have the courage to say such a thing to the Duke’s indifferent face now, but it was also an unavoidable question. Evan really didn’t know now. What am I going to say to the duke?

When the two of them arrived at the small house where Evan was living, Evan still couldn’t find a good topic. The two of them stood there looking at each other, and Evan could feel the embarrassment coming.

“You…” Evan finally stammered, “That night…”

Evan had just said these few words, but was suddenly interrupted by Duke Wilson, “What you said that night, regarding your brother’s marriage, I think it is still very necessary for you to attend.”

The Duke’s tone was cold and hasty, but his face was turned away, not looking at Evan at all.

Evan was stunned, he almost forgot the topic he was looking for the Duke for at the time.

“Cough cough…” Evan coughed a few times and followed the Duke’s words, “You are right, I think so too. After all, he is my brother, I really have to attend his wedding.”

Evan said this, but Duke Wilson’s eyebrows wrinkled. Although this is the truth, his father is such a person, what would the man do, he really can’t say. If Evan really goes and something happens to him, what should he do?

Duke Wilson felt gloomy for a while, but finally he couldn’t help but say, “Lord Orlam and I will also go to London in a few days. If you don’t mind, you can also go to London with me.”

In fact, Orlam had been eagerly trying to invite the duke to go to London, but the duke had not agreed. After all, the situation in London is so complicated. If he goes there, it will be even more complicated, but now he can’t control so much.

“Oh?” Evan looked at Duke Wilson with some surprise. In his impression, it seemed that this was not in the original book, but since the Duke was able to leave, that means that the dangerous situation in Yorkshire has changed, then what happened later might not be the case.

“Thank you for your invitation. If it’s not troublesome, of course I’m very honored to go to London with you.” Of course Evan will not miss this great opportunity. For him, as long as he can continue to contact Duke Wilson, then everything will be fine and possible.

Evan finally sent off the stiff and eccentric Duke Wilson, looking at Mrs Sanders who seemed to be relieved. But Evan was both crying and laughing in his heart, the biggest test was yet to come.