"Mom and Dad, since the Shaw Family's marriage proposal fell through, I'll settle for marrying Tara. This way, I can earn a reputation for being loyal and righteous. As long as we spread the word that I'm meeting my former fiancée, my reputation can be salvaged." Caspian Yarn had seen upon returning home that the Shaw Family came prepared, and it seemed the marriage proposal was unlikely to succeed, so he simply stopped struggling.
"Tara Chase? Hasn't she been missing for over a year? Moreover, the Chase Family is gone, why marry her? Do you want to become the laughing stock of the whole Seacoast?" Caspian's mother flipped out and opposed the idea immediately upon hearing it.
Caspian's father glanced at his son with surprise, then sat on the side smoking a cigarette, his face full of worry.
