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?”

made herself look pensive just then. “No reason in particular… I just feel a little empathetic toward you, since I’ve been

Robin to see her as a kindred spirit just then,

did it take

a thing soon enough… with the help of a

felt like an epiphany for Robin. “Yes, time heals

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

for information

she did hear lan

you like my

a moment. “We’re

be friends if you don’t mind. But

exclaimed,

now, she needed a pillar of guidance, especially from someone

what’s your name?” Robin

“I’m Irene Spencer.”

a moment, I’ll apply for leave,” Robin said,

to break