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?"

you went to the palace and appealed to

merits in the future. You'll benefit from it too. When the merits accumulate, you may receive a title. Again,

"You're right," Carrissa conceded.

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

Carissa nodded. "Alright."

Carissa's annoying attitude earlier was just

tantrum.

sensible. Rest assured, if anyone dares to bully

Charlotte was beside herself.

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right to use her dowry to help her husband

was clearly going too

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

party and other expenses will add up to several thousand coins. Are you

wanted to remain foolish, Charlotte wouldn't care

"When the time comes, I'll have Barrett write me a promissory note. Once

from

does a husband need to write a promissory note to get money from his wife?!" Rebecca

you just mention that the money would be a loan? Writing a promissory note for a loan is

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

it would tarnish my husband's reputation. It would also make our household a laughingstock.

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

of the family's reputation