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?"

you went to the palace and appealed to the king. That wasn't

Aurora joins our household, it will reflect well on our family when she earns merits in the future. You'll benefit from it too. When

"You're right," Carrissa conceded.

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

Carissa nodded. "Alright."

She realized Carissa's annoying

tantrum.

Rest assured, if anyone dares to

Charlotte was beside herself.

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it was right to use her dowry

was clearly

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

add up to several thousand coins. Are you also going

Carissa wanted to remain foolish,

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

those from Charlotte's side of

write a promissory note to get

how can it be considered a loan? Mother, didn't you just mention that the money would be a loan? Writing a promissory

There's no reason for a husband to use

my husband's reputation. It would also make our household a laughingstock. Don't

face turned dark with anger. "I

reputation is

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