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?"

to the

when she earns merits in the future. You'll benefit from it too. When the merits accumulate, you may receive a title. Again, that will also be

"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

Carissa nodded. "Alright."

Rebecca relaxed. She realized Carissa's annoying attitude

tantrum.

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

Charlotte was beside herself.

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think it was right to use

family was clearly going too

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

to several thousand coins. Are you

to remain foolish, Charlotte wouldn't care

time comes, I'll have Barrett write me a promissory note. Once that's done, I'll deliver

in the room, except those from Charlotte's side of the family,

Since when does a husband need to write a promissory note

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 a

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

husband's reputation.

turned dark with anger. "I just praised you

the family's reputation