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.

wealthy noble family? Valor Estate was granted to your grandfather

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, no matter

large household? Just your 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

felt that Charlotte was

him.

this. Fine then, I'll figure out the betrothal gifts

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

about you front this money first? Once we're more financially stable, we'll pay you back. How

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sound?"

back? I'm sure my sister-in-law is generous and wouldn't mind

household this past year. You should appreciate

pause, Rebecca 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 for

Barrett's, turned

felt awkward and couldn't

asked, "Besides the money, should Carissa also

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