"We realized there were already a lot of things for you while we were packing. That's why we didn't want to bring any clothes. We were planning to buy what we need here once we arrived. Don't worry, we'll be staying here," Josh Batton explained immediately, knowing very well what was on their mind.

Naturally, Annabeth Cates' parents were hoping their daughter would stay for a prolonged visit as they hadn't seen her for a long time.

"My schedule is all sorted out, too. We'll be here with the two of you for some time," he added.

Bobby Cates and Peggy Howards instantly relaxed upon hearing that.

"We were thinking of taking you both out on a trip somewhere. Is there anywhere you'd like to go in particular?" Annabeth asked.

"We can go somewhere nearby. Traveling is a waste of money," her father said.

"No, it's not, Dad. It'll be an eye-opening experience to go somewhere further," she said.

"How is that not a waste of money? We could eat lots of good food at home with the money," Peggy told her.

Hearing them, Josh was touched by their sensible approach to money as usual.

"It's not the same," he let out a chuckle. "Everyone should go out exploring now and then. If you won't tell us where you want to go, then we'll make the decision."

really can't think of a place," Bobby said after a moment's

about City L?" Annabeth suggested. "I heard there's an outdoor hot spring that's pretty fun. We can explore the hot spring before

knew that her parents enjoyed hot springs immensely and

decided, then. That's where we'll go." Josh instantly

Their notion of how traveling was a waste of money came from being frugal

the accommodation and plan our travel itinerary," Annabeth spoke up

reminded her, making her

"Honey..."

parents were contented when they saw how

well. "Okay, good. I'll plan everything out. You don't have to do

something, at least. I need to feel like I'm contributing," she

they spoke. "You're already the top contributor in my

on you," she argued. "I might not be able

actually pretty

will compete against me for

raced when she heard

Bobby and Peggy

an ordinary girl. Who would want to steal her

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