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

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 the merits accumulate, you may receive a title.

"You're right," Carrissa conceded.

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

Carissa nodded. "Alright."

realized Carissa's annoying attitude

tantrum.

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

Charlotte was beside herself.

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could she think it was right to use her dowry to help her husband take another

clearly going too

amount to about thirteen thousand silver coins.

add up to several thousand coins. Are

Carissa wanted to remain foolish, Charlotte wouldn't care

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

except those from Charlotte's side of the

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

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

There's no reason for a husband to

my husband's reputation. It would also make our household

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

reputation is also sensible,