Revenge of the Hideous Lady by Moonlight

"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."

place," Bobby said after

"I heard there's an outdoor hot spring that's pretty

immensely and could

That's where we'll go." Josh instantly made the call

upon observing how determined the younger couple seemed. Their notion

itinerary," Annabeth spoke up eagerly. "Josh, this is what I'm best

reminded

"Honey..."

they saw how

well. "Okay, good. I'll plan everything out.

itinerary. I have to do something, at least. I

already purchasing tickets to some tourist attractions online as they spoke. "You're already the top contributor in my eyes without doing

making me completely dependent on you," she argued.

pretty

if you can't look after yourself. Then nobody will compete against me for you if that's the case," he replied with a

heart raced when she heard this, her face

Peggy exchanged glances and

would want to steal her