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?"

great seriousness and concern, "I know you went to the palace and appealed to

merits in the future. You'll benefit from it too. When the

"You're right," Carrissa conceded.

you. And the jewelry will probably amount to two or three thousand silver coins. You won't mind providing the money for

Carissa nodded. "Alright."

Carissa's annoying attitude earlier was just

tantrum.

smiled. "Carissa, you're sensible. Rest assured, if anyone dares to bully you in the future, I'll be the

Charlotte was beside herself.

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she think it was right to use her

family was clearly going

Charlotte and asked, "So, the engagement gifts amount to about thirteen thousand silver coins. Then, how much will

to several thousand coins. Are

to remain foolish, Charlotte wouldn't

write me a promissory note. Once that's done, I'll deliver the money," Carissa answered with

in the room, except those from Charlotte's

absurd! Since when does a husband need to write a promissory note to get money from his

don't have a promissory note, how can it be considered a loan? Mother, didn't you just mention that the money would be a loan? Writing a promissory note for a loan is perfectly reasonable. Not writing one would

no reason for a husband to use his wife's

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

with anger. "I

reputation is