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

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

"You're right," Carrissa conceded.

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

Carissa nodded. "Alright."

Carissa's annoying attitude earlier was just

tantrum.

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 help her husband take another

clearly going

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

other expenses will add up to several thousand coins.

to remain

have Barrett write me a promissory note. Once that's done,

the room, except those from Charlotte's side of

need to write a promissory note to

can it be considered a loan? Mother, didn't you just mention that the money would be a loan? Writing a promissory note for a loan is perfectly

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

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

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

the family's reputation is also