However, there were always a few people who criticized Carissa, iming that as the Hell Monarch''s princess consort and the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Northwatch''s family, she was wealthy and could easily afford the donation of several tens of thousands of silver coins.


    So, how could thirty thousand silver coins be a significant amount for her?


    In contrast, they imed that the Warren family was poor and that Reba, who had long been ill, couldn''t be expected to donate money.


    This exnation was promptly rebutted.


    "Do you have a misunderstanding about what constitutes being poor? When Barrett married Aurora, the dowry was reportedly between ten and twenty thousand silver coins. And what about the dowry of the Prince family''s daughter? Did you not see the amount?"


    "You say they''re poor, but what spills from their fingers could feed you for a year."


    "Even if they''re poor, not donating is one thing, but why insult the matriarch of the Marquis of Jadehill''s family by calling her an old beggar? She''s over ny years old, and walked in the freezing cold to ask for donations for the disaster victims. What wrong has she done to be called an old beggar?"


    "And sure, the Hell Monarch''s household has money, but what about you? I''m sure you have at least ten silver coins, right? If asked to donate one silver coin, would you be willing? Probably not."


    "With their actions, they showed they have the vision and generosity. Do other noble families in the capital not have money? Why did only the Hell Monarch''s household donate thirty thousand silver coins?" Themotion among themon people inevitably reached the people in Hell Monarch Estate.


    Carissa had someone check the donation list and confirmed that the Hell Monarch''s household had indeed donated the most.


    She was somewhat distressed. This made it seem like the Hell Monarch''s household was trying to show off. Besides, Mary said she would give the list to the authorities, and whether they were recognized for the donation was up to the authorities.


    Carissa wondered why the list was being posted this time.


    The previous donations hadn''t been made public before, so why now?


    Her intention in donating the money was genuinely to help the disaster victims, not to seek attention.


    Carissa was troubled, but Helen was delighted. She specifically sent someone to check, and found that Kendrick''s family had only donated three hundred silver coins.


    Sheughed heartily. "Three hundred silver coins? How could they have the nerve to offer so little? I will be going to the pce in a few days and will ask Dakota about this." Kendrick was Dakota''s son, and had married ady from the wealthy Quinton family.


    Carissa''s lips twitched. "Mother, we''re doing a charitable act. If we startparing ourselves to others, it changes the nature of the act. It''s better not to discuss it."


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    listen to her daughter-inw.


    Carissa''s words were sound, so she reluctantly nodded in agreement.


    "Alright, I won''t mention it."


    Carissa nced at her.


    Was Helen even more obedient than Ryan?


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    Before marrying into the royal family, Carissa had anticipated that Helen would be difficult to deal But in just a few days, their rtionship had sweetened remarkably. Each morning, instead of waiting for Carissa toe and greet her, Helen woulde to her directly, insisting on sharing breakfast.


    It was an unusual reversal of roles.


    Most notably, Helen had moved her residence to Luminous Hall, which was next to Orchid Hall, and had


    even had orchids nted there. She seemed determined to be closer to her daughter-inw.


    Carissa chose to ignore all the fuss and bother. Now that the disaster situation was gradually calming down, she decided to consult Kiera about her thoughts on Logan.


    As soon as Kiera heard her sister-inw mention marriage, her face turned a deep shade of red. She fidgeted with her handkerchief, looking bashful.


    "Which son from the Quinton family are you referring to, Carissa?"


    Carissa crossed her arms. "Logan from the Quinton family living on Willow Street."


    Kiera was momentarily taken aback.


    Willow Street? What? Wasn''t the Quinton family''s residence located on Stone Street, which was two streets away from Hell Monarch Estate? Carissa chuckled. "Still ying coy, are we?"


    Kiera realized her sister-inw was teasing her, and blushed furiously. She turned and ran away, eximing, "Carissa, you''re so mean!"


    She dashed outside for a moment, then came running back with a sparkle in her eyes. "As for Logan, I... I like him."


    With that, Kiera let out a few more excited squeals before running off again, clearly embarrassed.