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.

where's the money?" Charlotte chuckled coldly. "Do you think our family is some wealthy noble family? Valor Estate was granted to your grandfather by the late

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

"Even if it does, can it sustain the expenses of such a large household? Just your mother's daily medicine costs three silver coins per dose. Then,

that Charlotte was deliberately making things

him.

he set the gift list down. "In plain terms, you just don't want to use the money for this. Fine then, I'll figure out the betrothal gifts and money myself.

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 all, it's a marriage granted

you front this money first? Once

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sound?"

back? I'm sure my sister-in-law is

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 and emphasizing that everyone should remember

Carissa, I know this is hard on you. Once

including Barrett's,

had slapped him yesterday, he felt awkward and couldn't bring himself to ask her for help

Charlotte asked, "Besides the money, should Carissa

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