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?”

pensive just then. “No reason in particular… 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

been dumped allowed Robin to see her as a kindred spirit

did it take you to

with the help of a little alcohol

an epiphany for Robin. “Yes, time heals

about another woman, I think? Don’t you think that he’s actually just cheating?” Irene asked, once again

for information in

hear lan say that over the phone.

like my

for a moment.

be friends if you don’t mind. But if you

exclaimed, cutting

especially from someone like Irene

what’s your

“I’m Irene Spencer.”

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

break up with