Revenge of the Hideous Lady by Moonlight

Peggy Howards was also speechless.

Right then, both parents appeared to be dumbfounded.

"What's all this? Do you always spend so frivolously? You could save up the money," Bobby Cates said.

Annabeth Cates' parents led a frugal lifestyle, rarely spending on anything deemed unnecessary.

Although their daughter had married into a wealthy family and the Cates family had also amassed a small fortune, they still weren't used to the lavish lifestyle.

Josh Batton grinned politely. "How can buying gifts for our parents be considered frivolous? This white suitcase contains things from us while the black one contains gifts from my parents," he told them as he carried the suitcases to the living room.

He then placed them on the floor and opened them up.

Meanwhile, Annabeth gently held her parents' hands and walked up to Josh from behind.

They could see that the suitcases were full of supplements from various expensive brands unavailable locally and solely imported.

Bobby and Peggy were astounded again.

supplements for us. We

a considerable time away, anyway. You have ample time to consume

yourselves. We can buy our own supplements," Peggy insisted. "Would you do so? Would you spend money on such things?" Annabeth asked, shaking her head helplessly. Her

we don't. That's why we brought these for you," she said knowingly. Her parents seemed embarrassed, exchanging glances and smiling as they turned

Josh, and

for us, too.

but please don't give

next time. We have more than we

about it. I'll keep these in your room

the suitcases, bringing them to

affectionately held their hands before settling

you try to stop them? It's such a

I've tried? It's pointless," she shrugged helplessly. "Josh and his parents only want the

were overjoyed to

not wanting the

how Annabeth