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?”

I just feel a little empathetic toward you, since I’ve been dumped like that too.

been dumped allowed Robin to see her as a kindred spirit just then,

take

you won’t feel a thing soon enough… with the help of a little alcohol along the

for Robin. “Yes, time

woman, I think? Don’t you think that he’s actually

for information in the first

that Robin had calmed down, she remembered that she did hear lan say that over the phone. “No, but

you like my

for a moment.

be friends if you don’t mind. But if

course!” Robin exclaimed, cutting

pillar of guidance, especially from someone like Irene who had

way, what’s your name?” Robin

“I’m Irene Spencer.”

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

break up with her