The Runaway Groom

Chapter 256

Irene was staring at Robin from the back, her lips curling in a smile as she was almost certain what Robin was up to now.

While the other personnel were timing their clocks, Irene waited at the break room, where a man approached her.

“Are you an instructor?”

Irene shook her head. “No.”

“A fellow judge, then?” He continued–he was one of the judges as well. Like most male dancers, he was slim and exceedingly well–groomed, with his hair combed meticulously. The getup did not seem to make him shady, however, thanks to his sunny disposition.

Irene was just about to answer when she spotted Robin nearby, and quickly pretended to look guilty as she whispered, “I’m a judge, but I’m actually acting as a stand–in.”

“Oh! I was just wondering that I’ve not seen you before, since I’ve been judging most competitions and met most of the other judges. You’re not exactly a familiar face.‘

Irene hung her head low. “Actually, this is my first time, so I don’t know much about anything.”

“It’s fine. You can sit beside me later,” the man offered warmly.

“Okay,” Irene replied softly and meekly. “Thank you.”

well, if their movements adhere to the rules. Just ask me if you’re not sure about something. I’m sure I can be of

show of checking the contestant’s dresses to disguise her eavesdropping. Irene naturally knew that Robin was doing that, and so started to whisper shadily as if afraid

right? I actually don’t know a thing about dance, let alone be a

The man appeared perplexed.

anything? That was a

you…” He couldn’t find the

have to keep this

worried that she would be exposed, and

why.

vulnerable look eventually convinced him. “Alright. Your

“Thank you.”

a good dancer. Even though starting young

smiled. “I’m afraid I can’t spare the time–I’m married, and things can

did a double take–he certainly didn’t expect

don’t look that old to me… You said you already have

not that young,

disappointed for a moment, but soon smiled. “I couldn’t tell. Anyone who didn’t know better would take you for a university student… Well, I’m guessing you’re an employee at some company, since you weren’t involved

shook her head.

was once again

surgeon,” Irene