Chapter 13

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Seeing everyone's distress, Barrett took the list of gifts.

After reviewing it, he asked Charlotte, "What's the issue here? They're asking for two thousand silver coins, two pairs of gold bracelets, two pairs of malachite bracelets, two sets of rose gold hair ornaments, and fifty rolls of brocade. That's all. The miscellaneous items aren't a lot either."

"That's all?" Charlotte sneered coldly. "Unfortunately, our household can't even scrape together a thousand coins right now."

"How's that possible? Who manages the finances? Do we not have money?" Barrett asked in

surprise.

"I manage the finances," Carissa said calmly.

"You manage the finances? Then, where's the money?" Barrett questioned.

is some wealthy noble family? Valor Estate was granted to your grandfather by

father and uncle's annual salaries plus stipends don't exceed two thousand silver coins. And you... you're just a fourth-rank general. Do you earn more than your father does?" 'Well, shouldn't the estate left by my grandfather generate some income, no matter how little? *Barrett

expenses of such a large household? Just your mother's daily medicine costs three silver coins per dose. Then,

He felt that Charlotte was deliberately making things

him.

plain terms, you just don't want to use the money for this. Fine then, I'll figure out the betrothal gifts and

merits to ask for the edict to marry Aurora? Since you're in love, why bother with betrothal gifts? Go and discuss it with her. Tell her to ask for less," Charlotte said. Clearing her throat, Rebecca chimed in, "After

to come over. "Carissa, how about you front this money first? Once we're more financially

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sound?"

"Mom, we're all family here. Why talk about paying her back? I'm sure my sister-in-law is generous and wouldn't mind giving us ten thousand

speak about your sister-in-law like that. She's done a lot for our household this past year. You should

and added, "Alright, that's settled, then. Carissa, I know this is hard on you. Once Aurora

including Barrett's, turned

awkward and couldn't bring himself to ask her for

asked, "Besides the money,

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