Chapter 13

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Chapter 13

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.

family? Valor Estate was granted to your grandfather by the late

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

Just your mother's daily medicine costs three silver coins per dose. Then, there's

He felt that Charlotte

him.

use the money for this. Fine then, I'll figure

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 all,

Carissa and smiled, motioning for her to come over. "Carissa, how about you front this money first? Once we're more

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sound?"

I'm sure my sister-in-law

like that. She's done a lot for our household this past year. You should appreciate her," said Rebecca, pretending to scold her daughter and emphasizing that everyone should remember

Rebecca looked at her daughter-in-law and added, "Alright, that's settled, then. Carissa, I know this is hard on you. Once Aurora arrives, you should set some rules

Barrett's, turned to

yesterday, he felt awkward and couldn't bring himself to ask her for help on this

asked, "Besides the money, should Carissa also provide

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