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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.

our family is some wealthy noble family? Valor Estate was granted to your grandfather by the late king because he was

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

sustain the expenses of such a large household? Just your mother's daily medicine costs three silver coins per dose. Then, there's the pill she needs to take once every three days, which costs five silver coins. All these things

it. He felt that Charlotte

him.

don't want to use the money for this. Fine then, I'll figure out the betrothal gifts and money myself. I've earned militar merits. I'm sure the

betrothal gifts? Go and discuss it with her. Tell her to ask for less," Charlotte said. Clearing her throat, Rebecca chimed in, "After all, it's a marriage granted by the king. We can't

how about you front this money first? Once we're more financially stable, we'll pay

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sound?"

back? I'm sure my sister-in-law is generous and wouldn't

shouldn't speak about your 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-in-law and added, "Alright, that's settled, then. Carissa, I know this is hard

Barrett's, turned to

awkward and couldn't bring himself to ask

silent, Charlotte asked, "Besides the money,

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