Chapter 143

Tara stood up, wrapped her arms around Soren's waist, and leaned into his embrace. He smiled faintly as he gently stroked her smooth, dark hair. "My parents have already picked an auspicious date for the wedding in May." May? That was a month and a half away. Tara nodded. "What do I need to prepare?" Soren leaned down and kissed her. "Just prepare yourself to be my bride." She glared at him in embarrassment. "I'm being serious." "How is being my bride not serious?" Ignoring her shy protest, Soren scooped her up and strode into the villa. After carrying her to the bedroom on the second floor, he wasted no time before doing decidedly indecent things. At the engagement ceremony two days ago, the original host's parents showed up with her younger brother. When they saw that Tara had landed such a wealthy man, they grinned obsequiously. Although Soren's family didn't say anything outright, it was clear their smiles had noticeably faded. To make matters worse, this all happened in