Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan)
Chapter 369

As soon as I heard them talking with such fervor, I whipped out my phone and checked the trending topics, and there it was a post featuring a video clip from that night Jaylan and his family went out to pay their respects at the graveyard.

The title of the post was a warning "Be careful when lighting candles-fire safety first, don't get burned!"

Perhaps it was the sheer shock value of the video, the unexpected nature of the event, or the hint of paranormal activity that caught the attention of netizens. The post quickly gained traction and drew a flood o online traffic.

Some users zoomed in on the video and took screenshots, trying to captivate the audience even more. Before long, some eagle-eyed netizens started to notice something amiss.

First, someone pointed out that the face in the photo propped up in the video belonged to Evan.

Next, it was revealed that the very spot where the tribute was held was where the police had found Evan's body!

The online community exploded with curiosity and speculation. The intensity of the internet sleuthing was unimaginable.

Before long, the focus turned to Jaylan, and it was confirmed that the person who suffered burns was Jaylan's mother, Hazel! At this, the public outcry began anew. Questions arose about Evan's identity, and why the Dawson family hadn't come forward during the search to claim the child as one of their own.

Conjectures and theories abounded, each more inventive than the last.

I knew the internet was powerful, but I had never anticipated this magnitude of response. In just a short while, the online world was hit by a tsunami of reactions.

People began to question the Dawsons' motives. Was the midnight tribute an act of guilt, or grief? Was it to console their own spirits, or to appease the dead? Was it an acknowledgment or an attempt to shift blame?

The accusations varied, but the sentiment was the same. And within an hour, people were already at the hospital where Hazel was being treated, looking for the truth to confirm the stories circulating online. Soon after, photos of Hazel's burns were leaked.

The public didn't know, but I was well aware that Logan and his friends were behind it.

The situation seemed out of control, yet it was unfolding with precision.

Quickly, I put my phone away.

The guys had finished the meal I had arranged, and it looked like the next phase of their plan was about to begin.

If I hadn't known that the instigators of this online earthquake were sitting right in front of me, I would never have believed that such a few people, chatting and laughing, could be behind it all.

I was secretly relieved that our actions were on the side of justice. At least, I knew Ronan's deeds extended beyond my personal protection. His efforts were concentrated on dismantling the invisible puppet master maneuvering the Dawson family, to ensure safety for the country. And he wasn't just after the Dawsons, but also the forces backing them. Whether it was the fearsome Northern Myanmar, the black market organ trade, or the daily scams...

AzureEnchantress was a case in point, even if I knew she wasn't the actual mastermind behind it all.

Considering the financial, material, and manpower resources that Ronan's superiors were investing, I suspected they were digging for something much bigger.

As for us, it was clear we were just a tool they used during their operations.

I didn't dare stay at the Wood Manor too long. As soon as Hazel's burn incident was exposed, I grabbed Hannah and headed out. "We need to leave now!"

Ronan stood up to see Hannah and me off. At the door, he looked at me and said, "Jaylan will probably have to leave Silverdale City soon!"

I asked him worriedly, "Do you think he'll take the bait? I'm not sure about his attitude today!"