Chapter 14

Chapter 14

Rebecca paused momentarily.

Borrow?

Well, Rebecca herself had said that it was a loan, and they would repay Carissa once things eased up. Now that her daughter-in- had phrased it that way, the older woman had no way

to retort.

Still, Rebecca couldn't help but inwardly criticize Carissa for her lack of understanding. The girl had no family left. What else would she spend her money on if not for the Warren family?

Barrett shook his head. "I'll figure something out on my own. I won't need to borrow from you.

With that said, he turned and left the room.

All eyes turned to Carissa, who curtsied politely and said, "If there's nothing else, I'll take my

leave."

*Carissa, stay here!" Rebecca's face darkened as her anger surged.

She was no longer coughing or weak, especially since she had taken the medicine that Sebastian had prescribed yesterday.

Carissa looked at her mother-in-law. "Is there something else you need?"

and concern, "I know you went to the palace and appealed to the king. That wasn't a wise

merits in the future. You'll benefit

"You're right," Carrissa conceded.

her being compliant again, Rebecca continued smugly, 'Ten thousand silver coins. Isn't much for you. And the jewelry will probably amount to two or three

Carissa nodded. "Alright."

annoying attitude earlier was

tantrum.

sensible. Rest assured, if anyone dares to bully

Charlotte was beside herself.

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was Carissa so naive? How could she think it was right to

was clearly going

and asked, "So, the engagement gifts amount to about thirteen thousand silver

up to several thousand coins. Are you also going to cover

remain foolish, Charlotte wouldn't

have Barrett write me a promissory note. Once that's done, I'll

those from Charlotte's side of the family,

write a promissory note to get money

aback. "If we don't have a promissory note, how can it be considered a loan? Mother, didn't you just mention that the

no reason for a husband to

spread, it would tarnish my husband's reputation. It would also make our household a laughingstock. Don't you

dark with anger. "I just praised

of the family's reputation is

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