Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

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?"

with great seriousness and concern, "I know you went to the palace and appealed to the king. That wasn't

reflect well on our family when she earns merits in the future. You'll benefit from it too. When the merits accumulate, you may receive a title. Again, that will also be a blessing

"You're right," Carrissa conceded.

smugly, 'Ten thousand silver coins. Isn't much for you. And the jewelry will probably amount to two or three thousand silver coins. You won't mind providing the money for this,

Carissa nodded. "Alright."

She realized Carissa's annoying attitude

tantrum.

woman smiled. "Carissa, you're sensible. Rest assured, if anyone dares to bully you in

Charlotte was beside herself.

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How could she think it was right to use her dowry to help her

was clearly going

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

and other expenses will add up to several thousand coins. Are you also going to cover that?" Charlotte replied

Carissa wanted to remain foolish, Charlotte wouldn't care

"When the time comes, I'll have Barrett write me a promissory note. Once that's done, I'll deliver the money," Carissa

except those from Charlotte's

husband need to write a promissory note to get money from his wife?!"

just mention that the money would be a loan? Writing a promissory note for

for a husband to use his wife's dowry to

thing were to spread, it would tarnish my husband's reputation. It would also make our household a laughingstock.

face turned dark with anger. "I just praised you for

reputation is also sensible,