Chapter 79: storm eve
After dinner, Duke Wilson sent Lord Oram away, and Evan returned to his room. Evan took Lord Oram's invitation very seriously. .
He knew very well that a person like Lord Oram, although such a person looked amiable, but if anyone dared to look down on him, he would definitely pay the price.
At the cusp of this storm, he would hold a dance. If he said there was no purpose, he would never believe it.
Lord Orlam definitely had a plan, and it was also related to King Richard.
Evan is very clear about this, so he is more worried in his heart, because this part of the plot does not clearly state in the original text, the only thing he knows is that the final winner is George The prince, but even so, still made him a little frightened, because the current situation has changed, and Duke Wilson, who did not appear in London in the original book, is here. Evan does not know what the result will be.
Evan clenched his fists, and now he can only take every step.
The next day, Edward was brought to London by Chris Butler. His arrival eased the awkward relationship between Evan and Duke Wilson a lot.
And Evan was also relieved, since Edward also came to London, the ending in the original book should also change, because in such a state of mind, his attitude towards Edward also became more and more Be gentle.
Edward is a sensitive child, he also captured Evan's emotional changes, and he was very happy, so he liked being around Evan more and more.
Evan doesn't mind Edward's closeness. After all, the atmosphere between him and the Duke is still slightly awkward. Although it is much better than before, it is still a bit dry when it comes to talking. Baba, Edward's arrival, in the end, eased the atmosphere. In the past two days, the conversation between him and the Duke was obviously much smoother than before.
This afternoon, just as Evan comforted Edward to sleep, Duke Wilson came back.
Evan watched Duke Wilson change his coat as he walked downstairs.
"Lord Duke." Evan looked at Duke Wilson, who looked down as if thinking about something, and said suddenly.
Duke Wilson was obviously startled, looked up and saw Evan.
"Have you not rested?" Duke Wilson looked slightly unnatural.
Evan's usual work and rest habits are very similar to his previous life. He always likes to take a nap after lunch. Duke Wilson is also very aware of this.
Evan smiled knowingly: "Lord Edward just fell asleep, I want to come down and drink a glass of water."
"Oh, yes." Without Edward's buffer in the middle, Duke Wilson's tone was still slightly stiff.
"Tomorrow is the day when Lord Oram holds the ball, do I need to prepare anything?" Evan saw Duke Wilson's discomfort, so he changed the subject and tried to ease the atmosphere.
Listening to Evan talking about this, Duke Wilson looked a little cautious and thought for a moment: "When you go, don't wear the priest's collar, or change into an ordinary suit. ."
Evan couldn't help but raised his eyebrows: "Why is this? Is there something wrong?" Is there really any movement in not letting him dress up as a priest? Evan thought silently in his heart.
Duke Wilson's mouth twitched slightly, bowed his head, and finally said: "Nothing, knowledge has not been very peaceful in London recently, so please be careful, after all, being a religious person can cause unprovoked guess."
Evan frowned. Although this sentence is not exhaustive, he can guess a bit of the meaning. I am afraid that there is a big move. If he is a religious person, if he is involved for no reason If you come in, I'm afraid there will be something inappropriate. After all, there is a church above. If it is successful, it will be fine. If it fails, it will be difficult to end this matter.
"Okay, it's up to you to be considerate." Evan's words were sincere. At this time, he almost forgot that he still has the identity of a religious person.
Duke Wilson raised the corners of his mouth, as if he wanted to laugh, but in the end he was unsuccessful, just nodded, as if turning upstairs.
Looking at the back of the Duke hurriedly trying to go upstairs, Evan suddenly did not know which string was touched in his mind, and suddenly said, "Lord Duke, we need to talk."
The back of the duke, who was in a hurry, suddenly stiffened. He seemed to be locked by some spell. He couldn't move a step, and a huge roar began to sound in his ears, with a desperate voice. lament.
Evan was also taken aback by his own words, but he also knew that the opportunity was fleeting, and since he had spoken, it was impossible to take it back, so he immediately said again: "About the last time, I think we need to have an open and honest talk."
Evan's tone was sincere and gentle, but Duke Wilson's face was ashen, he looked straight at the stairs in front of him, with a faint despair in his eyes, why couldn't he walk Faster, it was only a little short of him to escape, but unfortunately he still failed to escape his fate. His original dream of living in harmony with Evan was finally shattered at this moment.
"We..." He pursed his dry lips, and the word "we" came out of his mouth with a bit of bitterness: "Let's go to the study and talk." Duke Wilson His voice was soft and slow, as if there was still a trace of unwillingness.
Evan looked at his stiff back like a stone statue, and couldn't help feeling a little cute in his heart, maybe he was the only one in this world who would think this cold-faced duke would be cute side.
Evan walked towards the second floor with Duke Wilson's footsteps. The Duke's every step was very heavy, as if the place he was going was not a study, but a **** on earth.
Evan followed behind him, almost sympathizing with him, maybe what he will say later will make him happier.
They entered the study, the Duke sat behind the desk, and Evan sat down on the sofa, with a table between them, and most of Duke Wilson's face also It was all covered in shadows, and Evan couldn't see the look on his face.
"Speak what you have to say." After a long silence, Duke Wilson finally spoke, his voice slightly hoarse.
At this time, Evan was a little dumbfounded. Although he had done countless psychological constructions before, when it came to this critical moment, he didn't know what to say.
"You..." After pondering for a long time, Evan finally spoke: "I understand your reaction that day."
Evan couldn't wait to swallow his tongue after saying this sentence, what kind of words, it's not much better than a rude villain.
Evan watched Duke Wilson turn around a little restlessly, and immediately said: "This is a gift from God to us human beings, all desires and reactions are pure and natural , you don't have to feel embarrassed or uncomfortable, I'm still your closest friend, and this kind of thing will not affect our friendship, please be sure of this."
Duke Wilson suddenly stood up from the chair, Evan was startled by him, and also stood up: "You...you..."
"Pastor Bruce!" Duke Wilson suddenly interrupted Evan's words, he walked out of the shadows, his handsome face was cold: "Are you pretending to be confused?" He was cold Looking at Evan coldly.
Evan was stunned by his gaze. Duke Wilson had never treated him with such an attitude before, nor had he ever said such rude words to her.
"What do you mean?" Evan pursed his lips, without the slightest weakness in his expression, and looked at Duke Wilson with some confusion.
Duke Wilson looked straight at Evan like this for a long time, until Evan was a little uncomfortable, he suddenly smiled to himself: "Oh, I really A fool." He stroked his forehead, like a child suddenly realized, he walked to Evan step by step, looking straight into Evan's eyes, the black eyes were full of caution, he slowly Approaching Evan's cheek, he finally stopped less than a centimeter away from Evan's cheek, and said word by word: "I only intend to say these words once, so please listen carefully, what I said that day. My reaction is not because of natural desire, but because of my desire for you." He paused slightly: "I have desire for you, Pastor Bruce, that is to say, I love you."
Maybe he has been waiting for an opportunity like this, to pour out all his feelings and all his feelings to him, he can't accept the person in front of him who spends his life with another woman and can't accept his own life He may have been hesitant and afraid before, but just when he looked at the person in front of him, he realized that the only thing he wanted was him, and if he never would If these words are said, then he will never have this person in front of him in his life.
Evan was stunned when he heard this, not because he was acting sluggish on purpose, but was really stunned. He knew the sensitivity and pride of this person, so he was stunned for Duke Wilson in advance. After making many excuses, he thought that maybe this person would go down the stairs, but he never thought that this old antique of the feudal society would express his love to himself so clearly.
This is beyond Evan's imagination, and beyond his scope of coping at this time. He has no idea what to do now.
"I..." His voice was like a speck of dust, although it was small, it moved Duke Wilson's heartstrings.
"You don't have to give me the answer at this time." Looking at Evan, who was still in a state of shock, Duke Wilson finally reacted to his inappropriate behavior and immediately said: "You can think about it carefully. This matter, I know this is a very shocking thing to you, you need time to ease, but please believe that my love for you is absolutely pure and firm, this is the burst of feelings in my heart , definitely not a lie I told you on a whim."
Duke Wilson looked at Evan very sincerely. If the most iron-hearted person in the world saw Duke Wilson's gaze at this moment, he would be moved.
Evan was also a little confused for a while, and there was a sudden panic in his heart, as if something that was originally stable as a cornerstone was touched, causing his heart to fluctuate.
"I...I need some time..." After dropping such a sentence, Evan fled.