The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning (Madelyn) novel Chapter 1028

When Blake was in middle school, Liam's novel, At the Horizon's End, had been all the rage. Information about him was scarce, mostly a few interviews on his website. It had been his debut sensation.

The book had exploded in popularity, amassing over a million subscribers in weekly magazines when it reached a hundred thousand words, soon followed by a comic adaptation.

Liam's novel had been a part of Blake's adolescence, a phenomenon that swept her school. Now, sitting across from her was the author she had idolized as a teenager, and he was her blind date!

Blake felt like she was dreaming. She discreetly pinched herself under the table, confirming this was reality.

Blake burst with excitement and slid into the seat next to Liam. She whispered, "Liam, can I have your autograph? I promise to keep your secret."

Liam, a bit taken aback by Blake's closeness but not uncomfortable, replied, "Sure, I'll sign something for you next time."

"No need to wait, how about now?" Blake suggested. She realized she had nothing for him to sign, so she quickly added, "Actually, wait here, I'll be right back!"

Blake hurried to a nearby bookstore and soon returned, brandishing a copy of At the Horizon's End and a black marker. "Could you write, 'To Blake, wishing you an early fortune'?"

"Okay," Liam complied, signing the book with the requested message.

Blake admired Liam's handwriting, which was as elegant as he was.