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?"

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

the future. You'll benefit from

"You're right," Carrissa conceded.

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

Carissa nodded. "Alright."

She realized Carissa's annoying attitude earlier was just

tantrum.

anyone dares to bully you in the future, I'll be the first

Charlotte was beside herself.

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was right to use her dowry to

family was clearly going too

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

will add up to several thousand coins. Are you also

Carissa wanted to remain foolish, Charlotte wouldn't

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

from Charlotte's side of

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

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

for a husband to use his wife's dowry to fund a concubine's engagement gifts

a thing were to spread, it would tarnish my husband's reputation. It would also make our household a

"I

reputation