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?”

then. “No reason in particular… I just feel a little empathetic toward you, since I’ve been dumped like that too. I guess I’m eager to find out if your

fact that Irene had been dumped allowed Robin to see her as

long did it take you to recover?”

with the help of a little alcohol along the

for Robin. “Yes,

you think that he’s actually just cheating?” Irene asked, once again directing their focus

for information

down, she remembered that she did hear lan say that over the

you like my

her for a moment. “We’re not that

friends if you don’t mind. But if you

exclaimed,

pillar of guidance, especially from someone like Irene who

the way, what’s your name?” Robin

“I’m Irene Spencer.”

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

to break up with