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. I guess I’m eager to find out if your boyfriend was a scumbag like

see her as a kindred spirit just then, bridging the gap between them–even losing all

did it take you

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

felt like an epiphany for Robin. “Yes,

think I heard something about another woman, I think? Don’t you think

information in the first place

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

my help?”

her for a moment. “We’re not that

you don’t mind. But if

Robin exclaimed, cutting

especially

way, what’s your

“I’m Irene Spencer.”

Hold on for a moment, I’ll apply for leave,” Robin said, eager to find

wanted to break