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 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,

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

that Charlotte was deliberately

him.

just 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

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

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?"

about paying her back? I'm sure my sister-in-law is generous and wouldn't mind giving us

past year. You should appreciate her," said Rebecca, pretending to scold her daughter and emphasizing that

hard on you. Once Aurora arrives, you should set some rules for her to know you're the primary

eyes, including Barrett's, turned to

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

Charlotte asked, "Besides the money, should Carissa also provide the ornaments

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