#Chapter 273: Stars Everywhere

I couldn’t help but gawk at Alex, not sure what else to say. It had probably been a while since anybody had seen him in town, but here he was in the flesh. "Hey, no worries. Are you alright?" His voice was warm and genuine as he offered a hand to help me up. I nodded, feeling a mix of surprise and embarrassment. "Yes, I'm fine. Thank you. I didn't see you there." He chuckled softly, a friendly smile gracing his features. "It happens. Are you in a hurry?" I glanced at my watch, realizing I was indeed running late for my therapy session. "I actually am, but thank you for your help." As I prepared to rush off, his voice stopped me. "Hey, I know this might sound forward, but I'm a fan of your work. I've seen you all over the news. Keep doing what you're doing. It's important." Surprised by his recognition, I managed a grateful smile. "Thank you, that means a lot. I guess everyone knows now…" Alex smiled, a glint of amusement in his eyes. "Oh, I've heard all about you, even while out