The Runaway Groom

Chapter 221

Irene asked, “Are you alright?”

Robin could tell what she was referring to, and bitterly said, “I haven’t been with him for that long, but we used to be happy. He would always watch my theater shows and treat me to gourmet food. We hold hands when we go shopping, and I’d lean on his shoulder at the cinema…”

The memories left her eyes welling with tears.

“I mean, I know that we don’t suit each other–he’s a child of the Jefferson family, while I’m just some unknown thespian. I know we wouldn’t go all the way, but… It’s just so sudden! I can’t take it, even if I knew this was inevitable.”

Irene listened attentively, and asked gingerly, “But why would he suddenly break up with you? Maybe he met someone else? You know how changeable men can be.”

Robin thought about it. “I don’t think so… He’s actually been quite busy lately.”

“What with?” Irene tried to sound casual.

“I’m not sure…”

Still, Robin suddenly realized that Irene was asking about lan, and quickly became wary. “Why’d you ask?”

empathetic toward you, since I’ve been dumped like that too. I guess I’m eager

the fact that Irene had been dumped allowed Robin to see her as a kindred spirit just

did it take you to recover?” she

help of

for Robin. “Yes,

woman, I think? Don’t you think that he’s actually just cheating?” Irene asked, once

for information in

hear lan say that over

you like my help?” Irene

her for a moment. “We’re not that

can be friends if you don’t mind. But

Robin exclaimed,

especially from

the way, what’s your

“I’m Irene Spencer.”

Robin Lynd. Hold on for a moment, I’ll apply for leave,”

wanted to break up