Revenge of the Hideous Lady by Moonlight

Speaking of the devil! Annabeth Cates' mother was calling.

Peggy Howards was only calling to chat with her daughter without any particular reason except to express how much she missed her.

As they chatted, Annabeth realized she hadn't been home for a long time, so she promised her mother that she would go home to see her parents with Josh Batton next week. Peggy agreed with her decision.

After chatting for a long while, they finally hung up, prompting Sharon Lindt to ask, "Are you going home next week?"

Annabeth nodded.

Hearing that, Sharon immediately issued instructions to her son. "Josh, arrange for a private flight for the visit, okay?" Josh immediately nodded. "Of course."

"Let me know when you two are departing. I will prepare some gifts for Annabeth's parents," Sharon said thoughtfully.

Annabeth immediately shook her head when she heard this. "It's fine. I'll bring something for my parents."

"Those are from you," Sharon pointed out seriously. "I'll have my own gifts for them. You have to bring them home so that your parents know I have them on my mind." "They'd know even if you didn't give them anything," Annabeth countered.

felt grateful to the Batton family because even her

me know when the time comes,"

Josh nodded again.

for them no matter how expensive. Also,

Josh nodded in agreement.

they're doing when you get home. See if there's anything they might need, then make sure they get them,"

knowing the Battons did everything possible to express their love

so because they cared

gifts to hers while she was here.

aware of this, she made sure

repay a tiny part of what they did

"Thank you, Dad and

again. How many times do you want me to say this? It's what we should do asa family,

should still express my gratitude,"

yourself and

She nodded obediently.