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

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

"You're right," Carrissa conceded.

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

Carissa nodded. "Alright."

relaxed. She realized Carissa's annoying

tantrum.

Rest assured, if anyone dares to bully you in the future, I'll

Charlotte was beside herself.

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could she think it was right to use her dowry to help her

was clearly going

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

and other expenses will add up to several thousand coins. Are you also going to cover that?" Charlotte

wanted to remain foolish,

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

in the room, except those from Charlotte's side of the family,

does a husband need to write a

how 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 reasonable. Not writing one would be absurd, wouldn't

a husband to use his wife's dowry to fund a

reputation. It would also make our household

turned dark with anger. "I

family's reputation is also sensible,