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.”

to watch if the contestants are doing well, if their movements adhere to the rules. Just ask me if you’re not sure about something. I’m sure

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

the man to pretend to be sneaky, though she spoke just loud enough so that Robin could hear. “I mentioned that I’m a stand–in, right? I actually don’t know a thing about dance, let alone be a judge. Please

The man appeared perplexed.

anything? That

He couldn’t find

have to

worried that she would be exposed,

why.

vulnerable look eventually convinced him. “Alright. Your

“Thank you.”

have to help a woman as beautiful as you. That said, I think you have the figure of a good dancer. Even though starting young is ideal, you can take up dancing now as an

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

certainly didn’t expect Irene to

that old to me… You

said, “I’m not that

Anyone who didn’t know better would take you for a university

head.

again surprised. “What’s

a surgeon,” Irene replied