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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.

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

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

daily medicine costs three silver coins per dose. Then, there's the pill she needs to take once every three

that Charlotte was deliberately making

him.

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. I've

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

about you front this money first?

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sound?"

family here. Why talk about paying her back? I'm sure my sister-in-law

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's

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 for her to know you're the

eyes, including Barrett's, turned

had slapped him yesterday, he felt awkward and couldn't

silent, Charlotte asked, "Besides the money,

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