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?"

to the palace and appealed to the king. That wasn't a wise

merits in the future. You'll benefit

"You're right," Carrissa conceded.

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

Carissa nodded. "Alright."

annoying attitude earlier

tantrum.

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

Charlotte was beside herself.

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How could she think it was right

was clearly going too

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

expenses will add up to several thousand

Carissa wanted to remain foolish, Charlotte wouldn't

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

room, except those from Charlotte's side of

need to write a promissory note

mention that

confidently. "Speaking of which... There's no reason for a husband to use his wife's dowry to fund

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

with anger. "I just

family's reputation

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