CH 111

“You…” Evan frowned, “Is what you said true?” This matter is really getting more and more complicated.

“It’s true.” Colonel Mel’s face recovered its previous calmness, “I rejected him.” He repeated this sentence again, his lips were slightly dry.

Evan looked at Colonel Mel with a complicated expression. In fact, Sheriff Chandler might not understand why Ederson wanted Colonel Mel to intercede for him, but Evan knew very well that Ederson had done something unforgivable, he concealed the matter of Colonel Mel from Duke Wilson and Evan also knows very well what kind of person Duke Wilson is, doing such a thing is absolutely unforgivable to him. So Colonel Mel refusing to help him say good words to the duke is also normal, because even if Colonel Mel has a heart of Buddha, he would not dare to challenge Duke Wilson’s bottom line.

But now Ederson is dead.

Instead of being quietly disposed of by Duke Wilson, he was killed by someone else and Colonel Mel looked a little stiff.

“What do you mean?” Sheriff Chandler looked at Colonel Mel with some doubt, “Did Ederson do something to dissatisfy the Duke?”

Colonel Mel looked at him with a look in his eyes, a somewhat sad expression, “You don’t need to ask me anymore, anyway, you just need to know that Ederson will never commit suicide. He still has a son to support and he will not give up his life easily.”

Irritated, Sheriff Chandler frowned and looked at Colonel Mel. The things he asked today were the only things he asked since he came in but Sheriff Chandler always felt that there was something wrong in his heart. Even if Ederson really didn’t commit suicide, who killed him? This matter is now like a mess with no place to start.

“We still need to investigate whether he committed suicide. I will investigate the information you provided.” After Sheriff Chandler finished speaking, he turned and left the room.

Evan stood where he was and didn’t move his feet until Sheriff Chandler went out, and then Evan quickly said, “Colonel, it’s come to this point, you’d better be honest, it’s not just you that is suffering now.”

Evan glanced at Colonel Mel meaningfully, and sure enough, he was trembling and his face was pale.

“Is it Katrina?” He almost gritted his teeth as he asked, his eyes staring straight at Evan with an unpredictable expression.

Evan nodded slowly, “Mrs Mel’s condition is not good. You have done something that is harmful to her. Please don’t continue now.”

Colonel Mel lowered his head, and the whole person looked sad. Evan saw that there was something going on and hurriedly said, “Think about it carefully. The only ones who can help you now are me and the Duke. If you have anything to say, please speak up as soon as possible.”

He nodded hesitantly and said nothing more.

Seeing him like this, Evan couldn’t stay any longer, turned around and left.

Mel definitely knows something, Evan had a faint premonition in his heart. He always felt that there was something in Mel’s words, but he didn’t seem to want to spit out easily in his current state. It would be better if Duke Wilson came over. Evan thought in his heart that maybe only Duke Wilson could make Mel say everything he knows.

Evan left the interrogation room. When he came out, Sheriff Chandler was standing at the door. When he saw Evan coming out, he hurriedly greeted him, “How is it? Did he say anything?”

Looking at Sheriff Chandler’s anxious expression, Evan shook his head helplessly, “No, Colonel Mel’s tone is very strict.” It was already a bit too strict and there was almost no way to persuade people, Evan thought, depressed.

Sheriff Chandler felt disappointed, “What the hell is going on with this man! He’s still so stubborn even after he’s in prison.” Sheriff Chandler scratched the back of his head in frustration. Although he was a little careless, it can be seen that Colonel Mel has reservations so he pins his hopes on Evan, but now it seems that even Evan is of little use.

Evan looked at him like this, his heart moved slightly and he said, “Why don’t you ask Duke Wilson to come over?”

Regarding Evan’s idea, Sheriff Chandler frowned and shook his head, “No, this matter is too closely related to Duke Wilson and rumors will inevitably spread when he comes here. I don’t want the Duke to be dragged into this kind of matter in the end.”

Although Sheriff Chandler spoke neatly in front of Duke Wilson before when he arrested Mel in his presence, he is still a man of this era and he can be regarded as a typical example of the most conservative gentleman of this era. He still has a natural respect for nobles, especially noble nobles.

Evan lowered his head and pursed his lips. Sheriff Chandler’s words made sense, now is indeed not the best time for Duke Wilson to intervene.

“Well, since that’s the case, I want to visit Mrs Mel.” Evan was thinking a lot. Looking at today’s situation, Colonel Mel still has a little guilt and concern for Mrs Mel. If Mrs Mel could come over, they might be able to pry open Colonel Mel’s tongue.

Sheriff Chandler frowned, thinking of what Evan meant but he didn’t have any hope for it. A person who can betray his wife without saying a word, he doesn’t believe that he can have any kindness towards Mrs Mel.

“You can go if you want, it’s just…well…” Sheriff Chandler sighed, this matter has now reached a very tense point and he is now at an impasse with no breakthrough point.

Evan could see Sheriff Chandler’s anxiety, but he just smiled, “Don’t worry, the truth of this matter will be revealed anyway, it’s just a matter of time.”

“Yes.” Sheriff Chandler smiled wryly, “You’re right, but what I lack the most right now is time. If there is no breakthrough in this matter within a week, I’m afraid Scotland Yard will come into it. At that time, not only me, but also my boss will be punished, so he has been pushing me very hard these days. Reverend Bruce, you have helped me so many times, please help me this time.” Sheriff Chandler looked at Evan worriedly.

Evan was taken aback for a moment, and then smiled again, “You are too modest, I just did some insignificant things, these are the results of your hard work…”

“No, no.” Before Evan finished speaking, Sheriff Chandler stopped his words with a wry smile and waved his hands, “I am very aware of your help to me and I am also very grateful for your help. Your humility makes me think that you are a noble gentleman, but I can’t take away your achievements.”

Evan looked at Sheriff Chandler, who had a serious expression, and was speechless for a while, but finally shook his head and smiled.

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After leaving the police station, Evan walked towards Mel’s manor. He was thinking about how to communicate with Mrs Mel all the way, but when he walked to Colonel Mel’s manor, he found that all the preparations he had made before seemed a bit redundant.

When he got there, Mrs Mel was sprawled beside the bed in her dressing gown, with her hair loose and throwing up.

The butler happened to see this scene when he led Evan into Mrs Mel’s room.

“Reverend Bruce.” Mrs Mel looked at Evan with a pale face, the corners of her mouth reluctantly hooked up.

Evan felt a little weird in his heart, but on the surface he still smiled at Mrs Mel with a normal expression and was about to speak when he saw the cross necklace on Mrs Mel’s neck that had just fallen out of the dressing gown.

But before Evan could see clearly, Mrs Mel quickly put the cross back into her clothes as a look of panic flashed across her face.

Evan frowned, the cross just now seemed…something is wrong.

But for a while, Evan couldn’t tell what was wrong, and finally he could only smile and said, “Are you okay?”

Mrs Mel smiled absently as she glanced at Evan from the corner of her eyes.

“It’s okay.” She replied anxiously, “I’m just…just a little tired.” She pursed her dry lips.

“You can’t do this.” Evan looked at Mrs Mel with a serious expression, only seeing Mrs Mel acting flustered, “You are looking too bad now, you need treatment, did you ask the doctor to come here?”

Speaking of this, the butler who was originally standing behind Evan spoke up, “Madam has never been willing to ask for a doctor, and we don’t know what is going on with Madam until now. Madam, just listen to Reverend Bruce, the Reverend is a good friend of the colonel, and the colonel will be worried about you.”

Speaking of the colonel, Mrs Mel’s face became pale and tears welled up in her eyes, “Oh, Oh, my poor Charlie.”

Evan felt a little surprised for a moment, no matter how you say it, the word “poor” does not match Colonel Mel and it was still spoken by Mrs Mel.

Realizing her gaffe, Mrs Mel immediately stopped talking. She wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and said in a low voice, “Yes…I’m sorry, I lost my composure. Well then, please…just ask the doctor to come over.”

The butler glanced at Mrs Mel, and said again, “Madam, is it Dr. Hester?”

Mrs Mel nodded indiscriminately, her eyes slightly uncertain, “Yes, it’s Dr. Hester, just ask him to come over.”

From the beginning to the end, Evan didn’t speak as he just stood to the side, observing Mrs Mel’s every move.

The butler immediately took the order and went out, but Evan was still standing in the room, with a very calm expression and had no intention of leaving.

Mrs Mel felt a little uncomfortable. She squeezed her slender fingers slightly, bit her lips and said, “Reverend, I am really grateful that you came to see me today, but won’t this delay your work in the church?”

Evan raised his eyebrows slightly and smiled, “Don’t worry, it won’t happen. I am good friends with Colonel Mel and I came to see you for him today. I can reply to him only if you are well.”

“You, have you met Charlie?” Mrs Mel looked at Evan excitedly.

Evan hooked his lips up slightly, “Yes, I just met with him.”

“Then…then is he okay?” Mrs Mel’s eyes flickered expectantly.

Evan watched her behave like this and a complex look flashed in his eyes.

“He’s fine, he’s just worried about you.” Evan said softly.

Hearing what Evan said, Mrs Mel seemed to be caught in some warm memories with a foolish smile on her face. She lowered her head, bit her lips and said with a soft smile in the corner of her eyes, “Please tell him that I’m fine, and tell him to take care of himself.”

“Okay, I understand.” Evan said in a deep voice.

He suddenly felt that he really doesn’t understand women. A woman can still be so infatuated after her husband betrayed her. I really don’t know if she really loves him too much or if she is really stupid.

At this moment, the butler had already brought Dr. Hester up. Evan’s expression was slightly shocked as he looked towards the door.

T/N: I’m getting more and more suspicious of both Colonel Mel and his wife.

And Alia’s father is back. I hope Alia won’t pop up again, things are already going so well.