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.

resist nagging. "Next time, please don't buy so many supplements for us. We haven't even finished the

still a considerable time away, anyway.

Peggy insisted. "Would you

spend on these things if we don't. That's why we brought these for you," she said knowingly. Her parents seemed embarrassed, exchanging

you, Josh, and thank

for us,

please don't

else next time. We have more

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

nodded, prompting Josh to close the suitcases, bringing

affectionately held their hands before settling down

try to

pointless," she shrugged helplessly. "Josh and his parents only want the best for the two

overjoyed

wanting the Battons

It certainly reflected how Annabeth was regarded by