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.

coldly. "Do you think our family is some wealthy noble family? Valor Estate was granted to your grandfather

coins. And you... you're just a fourth-rank general. Do you

household? Just your mother's daily medicine costs three silver coins per dose. Then, there's the pill she needs to take once

that Charlotte was deliberately making things

him.

terms, you just don't want to use the money for this. Fine then, I'll figure

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.

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?"

we're all family here. Why talk about paying her back? I'm sure my sister-in-law is generous and wouldn't mind giving us ten thousand

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

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

eyes, including Barrett's,

yesterday, he felt awkward and couldn't

Carissa remained silent, Charlotte asked, "Besides the money, should Carissa

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