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?”

reason in particular… I just feel a little empathetic toward you, since I’ve been dumped

to see her as a kindred spirit

did it take you

thing soon enough… with the help of a little alcohol along the way,” Irene simply

for Robin. “Yes, time

think? Don’t you think that he’s actually just cheating?” Irene

here for information

that Robin had calmed down, she remembered that she did hear lan say

my help?” Irene

for a moment. “We’re not that

be friends if you don’t mind. But if

Robin exclaimed, cutting her

of guidance, especially

what’s your

“I’m Irene Spencer.”

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

wanted to break up with