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

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.

coins. Isn't much for you. And the jewelry will probably amount to two or three

Carissa nodded. "Alright."

annoying

tantrum.

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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was Carissa so naive? How could she think it was right to use her dowry to

was clearly going too

gifts amount to about thirteen thousand silver coins. Then, how

to several thousand coins. Are you also going

wanted to remain foolish, Charlotte wouldn't

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

in the room, except those from Charlotte's

does a husband need to write a

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

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

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

"I just

of the family's reputation is also sensible,