"Why was someone this handsome," people wondered aloud, "and this talented, hidden for so long?"
Fan clubs formed overnight.
Across the internet, Theodore was celebrated as one of the hardest-working actors of his generation, a national heartthrob born from perseverance rather than hype.
At first, Theodore couldn't believe it. He rubbed his eyes again and again, his fingertips warm against tired lids.
'This has to be a dream,' he thought. But no matter how many times he refreshed the page, the numbers didn't change.
Finally, he let out a soft murmur, almost helpless.
"Aurora… you've really done too much this time."
Meanwhile, Aurora herself was taken aback by the sudden reversal.
'This wasn't all me,' she admitted inwardly.
She had only released the evidence.
What truly moved her was the work of someone named Jacqueline, who had patiently shared Theodore's seven-year struggle, stitching together his journey piece by piece.
