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.

you think our family is some wealthy noble family? Valor Estate was

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,

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 are paid

couldn't believe it. He felt that Charlotte was deliberately

him.

use the money for this. Fine then, I'll figure out the betrothal gifts and money myself. I've earned militar merits. I'm

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

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 pay you back.

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sound?"

Why talk about paying her back? I'm sure my sister-in-law is generous

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

looked at her daughter-in-law and added, "Alright, that's settled, then. Carissa, I know this is hard

Barrett's,

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

"Besides the money, should

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