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?"

"I know you went to the palace and

future. You'll benefit from it too. When

"You're right," Carrissa conceded.

jewelry will probably amount to two or three thousand silver coins.

Carissa nodded. "Alright."

Carissa's annoying attitude earlier was

tantrum.

sensible. Rest assured, if anyone dares to bully you in the future, I'll be the first to defend

Charlotte was beside herself.

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

clearly going

"So, the engagement gifts amount to about thirteen thousand silver coins. Then, how much will the wedding party

expenses will add up to several thousand

Carissa wanted to remain foolish,

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

in the room, except those from

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

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

for a husband to use his wife's dowry to fund a concubine's

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

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

of the family's reputation is