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 king

you... you're just a fourth-rank general. Do you earn more than your

of such a large household? Just your mother's daily medicine costs three silver coins per dose. Then, there's the pill she needs

believe it. He felt that Charlotte was deliberately making things difficult

him.

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

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 all, it's a marriage granted by the king. We can't be disrespectful. It's not like we can't produce the gifts and

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

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sound?"

all family here. Why talk about paying her back? I'm sure

done a lot for our household this past year. You should appreciate her," said Rebecca, pretending to scold her

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

including Barrett's, turned to

slapped him yesterday, he felt awkward and couldn't bring himself to ask

Charlotte asked, "Besides the money, should

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