Chapter 590 Who is the Savior
The video was posted online and the internet went crazy.
"Oh my gosh, so it wasn't Lilian who saved him? She's been living a lie for all these years!" exclaimed one user amidst the digital frenzy.
"Any insider? Was the photo taken the same time as when Darwin fell into the water? Urgent, urgent! Darwin, come out and see!" pleaded another.
"I saw a comment a few days ago that it wasn't Lilian who saved Darwin. And now it's been exposed!" added a third voice to the cacophony.
"So, who actually saved Darwin? Hurry up and claim it! The opportunity to get rich is right in front of you, my friend!" chimed in yet another, seizing upon the potential riches of the revelation.
"Didn’t they say that Darwin mistook Lilian for his actual rescuer because of a momentary lapse. Could it be that Fiona is the one who saved him?" speculated another user, trying to unravel the mystery.
"Come on, that's a bit far-fetched. Fiona isn't even from Serene city, right?" countered someone else.
"Well, Fiona is indeed from Serene city, but she moved here when she was just ten years old," clarified another, offering a tidbit of information to the discussion.
Lilian, ensnared in the web of online speculation, found herself drawn into the whirlwind of rumors and accusations.
She stumbled upon the incriminating video with a click, and as the familiar face of her old friend came into view, her world turned upside down.
"You bitch!" she cursed through gritted teeth, her anger boiling over.
Curses were all she had, her options limited and her control slipping away, yet she hadn't dealt with this problem long ago, letting the festering wound linger. Now, she pondered her next move, wondering what Darwin would do when he discovered the truth.
Lilian's mind raced with fear and uncertainty, the weight of impending consequences bearing down upon her.
And then came the final blow.
Darwin's like on the comment suggesting Fiona as his savior sent shockwaves through Lilian's already fragile state.
This time, she was rendered speechless, the realization of her impending downfall hitting her like a ton of bricks.
The internet users echoed her disbelief.
"What does Darwin mean? Was it really Fiona who saved him?" they questioned, their confusion mirroring Lilian's own.
"This is too absurd, is Darwin trying to create the illusion that he and his wife were destined to be?" speculated another, their skepticism palpable.
"I agree with the person above. Darwin, don't be so absurd. If you want to share your everyday love life, why don't you share some daily photos and kissing pictures with your wife?" suggested another, their sarcasm cutting through the digital noise.
"Yeah Darwin, be practical. Even if you don't want to share kissing photos, at least show us 18 pictures of your wife!" quipped another, the jest reflecting the absurdity of the situation.
In a world seemingly void of such bizarre and melodramatic developments, a well-known genealogy blogger emerged onto the online scene.
"Guys, let's not attribute this solely to Darwin anymore. I genuinely believe there's a plausible connection to this story!"
With this proclamation, the blogger proceeded to upload a meticulously detailed analysis video.
"First of all, we all know that Fiona moved to Serene city when she was ten years old. And according to my research, her family's previous address was in this location. Now, let's look at the park where Darwin had the accident..."
In the video, the blogger marked the locations of two places.
"Let's initiate a virtual walk, commencing from the community entrance. Upon crossing the street, one encounters the park entrance. Factoring in traffic lights, it's merely a three-minute stroll!" the blogger explained.
The comment section was already flooded with question marks, but the blogger seemed prepared for the skepticism.
He promptly presented evidence.
"I understand some of you may question how I obtained Fiona's previous address. Our team uncovered Fiona's old family visit card from her school days, complete with her student photo and the school stamp. If you still doubt me, I'm at a loss!" the blogger asserted, sharing the compelling evidence.
Undeterred, he continued his scrutiny.
"Everyone knows that Fiona had an abandoned Twitter account. It was visible for about six months before she lost her membership. So, let's take a look at Fiona's updates during the Darwin incident," the blogger said.
The video displayed several images, capturing Fiona's vivacious and talkative nature during her childhood, her love for the world evident in every tweet about nature's wonders.
"Observe the scenery depicted in these Twitter posts. We've identified corresponding locations in the park, indicating Fiona's fondness for playing there in her youth," the blogger pointed out.
"Now, let's focus on the day of the Darwin incident. Fiona mentioned in her tweets that it was her grandmother and late grandfather's wedding anniversary, expressing her longing for him. Her mood appeared despondent that day, as evidenced by a series of somber tweets. However, one in the evening holds the key," the blogger further analyzed.
As the evening draped the horizon in hues of amber and indigo, Fiona took to her social media, sharing a glimpse of her world through three captivating snapshots. The first unveiled a sprawling grassland adorned with a majestic banyan tree, overlooking a serene lake bathed in the warm embrace of the setting sun. The second frame captured a triangular-shaped rice ball nestled delicately in her palm, a testament to a fleeting moment of culinary delight. And in the third, she offered a glimpse of herself, half-shrouded in dusk's embrace, a smile playing on her lips beneath the fading light.
Silent and devoid of textual accompaniment, the images spoke volumes, beckoning the curious eyes of her audience. "As far as I know, the lake where Darwin drowned is this one. Let's move on to Fiona's last tweet of the day," the blogger remarked, steering attention toward the subsequent revelation.
The image displayed a pair of freshly washed white sneakers.
Fiona's caption read, [Did a good deed today and I'm so happy! (PS: Almost got caught by my grandmother, it was thrilling!)]
"It's obvious that she did something good but didn't want her family to find out. Let's analyze and speculate a bit. At that time, Fiona's mother and grandfather both passed away, leaving her and her grandmother dependent on each other. So, going out to rescue someone in the water late at night, wouldn't that be considered a dangerous thing? Could it be something her grandmother didn't allow?
"That concludes the analysis of the possibility of Fiona being Darwin's lifesaver. Ha ha, this video is mainly for entertainment purposes. Don’t take it seriously," the blogger concluded.
Netizens, captivated by the web of coincidences, voiced their incredulity. "There are just too many coincidences, right?" they exclaimed, their virtual voices echoing through the digital ether.
"Living so close to the park, Fiona was there that evening, performing a good deed. Most importantly, Darwin found his savior based on her face, and it's worth noting that Lilian bears a striking resemblance to Fiona!"
"I was shocked!"
"I'm really eager to know the truth. Fiona knows the best if she saved someone. She should come out and tell us. Otherwise, I won't be able to sleep tonight!"
"If Fiona turns out to be the one who saved the person, it would create quite a comical situation. Lilian, having taken Fiona's place and subsequently dumped Darwin, leaving him heartbroken, then finds a girl to act as Lilian’s surrogate, only for Darwin to ultimately discover the true savior and fall deeply in love with her. Such a series of events seems destined and unstoppable!"
"Oh my goodness, I used to really like Lilian. How could she be this kind of person? The rumors from earlier this year were already disgusting, and now she's taking credit for someone else's heroic act! I feel sorry for Fiona!"
"Is Fiona the protagonist of a TV drama? How come she goes through all the melodrama!"
"I think we should wait for Fiona's response before we draw the conclusion!"
However, it was the park management that offered a surprising twist to the tale. A lost and found notice, bearing the names of both Darwin and Fiona, hinted at a connection buried beneath the surface.
Within the image lay a faded student nameplate, bearing the inscription "Fiona," its discovery dating back a decade. Unearthed during routine maintenance of the park's artificial lake, the artifact bore witness to a forgotten chapter in Fiona's past.
"Oh my goodness, it fell into the lake when I saved you!" Fiona exclaimed, her shock palpable as she beheld the relic of her past misadventure. "I couldn't find it the next day when I went to school, and I even got in trouble for it!" With this revelation, the pieces of the puzzle fell into place, illuminating the truth hidden amidst the shadows of speculation.