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.

time, please don't buy so many supplements for

still a considerable time away, anyway. You have ample time to consume them slowly," Josh

no need to worry about us. Save some for 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 mother

that you won't spend on these things if 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 to gaze

you, Josh,

for us, too.

but please don't give

else next time. We have more

"Don't worry about it. I'll keep these in your room for

the

Annabeth affectionately held their hands before settling down on the

you try to stop them?

pointless," she shrugged helplessly. "Josh and his parents

were overjoyed to

not wanting the

on them. It certainly reflected how Annabeth was regarded by