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?”

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

Robin to see her as a kindred

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

think? Don’t you think that he’s actually just

information in the first

lan say

like my help?”

stared at her for a moment.

if you don’t mind. But

Robin exclaimed,

needed a pillar of guidance, especially

the way, what’s your

“I’m Irene Spencer.”

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

wanted to break up with her right