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?"

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

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 a blessing

"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 providing

Carissa nodded. "Alright."

Carissa's annoying attitude earlier

tantrum.

"Carissa, you're sensible. Rest assured, if anyone dares to bully

Charlotte was beside herself.

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Carissa so naive? How could she think it was right

was clearly

about thirteen thousand silver coins.

up to several thousand coins. Are you also going to cover

wanted to remain foolish, Charlotte

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

those from Charlotte's side of the

Since when does a husband need to write a promissory note to get money from his

loan? Mother, didn't you just mention that the money would be a loan? Writing a promissory note for a loan is perfectly reasonable. Not writing one would be absurd,

"Speaking of which... There's no reason for a husband

such a thing were to spread, it would tarnish my husband's reputation. It would also make our household a laughingstock. Don't you

face turned dark with anger. "I

reputation is also sensible,