Revenge of the Hideous Lady (Xyla Quest)
Chapter 2153

Bobby Cates and Peggy Howards gasped when they heard this. They were taken aback by how wealthy the Batton family was. They felt even more remorseful about the money spent.

They didn't expect these supplements would cost so much.

Annabeth Cates smiled and hugged them both. "They insisted on such lavish gifts, and I couldn't stop them."

"Annabeth, there's no way you'll replace a better family," her father said incredulously.

"You have to be thankful to them," Peggy stated.

She nodded in agreement, feeling embarrassed when she thought about it, too. "Yeah, you're right."

Chuckling, her mother ruffled her hair. "Your father and I are so happy that you get to live such a good life, Annabeth."

They never dreamed that their daughter, who looked ordinary at best, could marry into an ultra-wealthy family like the Battons or that they could one day cross paths with a family that they only heard from myths.

"I'm very happy too," she declared softly with a contented smile. "You two should eat or drink whatever you like and spend the money I give you as you wish. Don't worry about me. I have everything I need. Just make sure you look after yourselves."

Her parents nodded.

They might appear to agree, but they didn't think so in their hearts.

Annabeth could be living very well right now, but they still wanted to prepare for a rainy day, so they decided to save up on her behalf.

That way, if she ever found herself unhappy in the Batton family, she could still return to them.

By then, they would've saved enough for their daughter to live luxuriously for the rest of her life. Even if they weren't as wealthy as the Battons, they'd at least never have to suffer.

"We've been seeing Josh appear on television very often. He's doing so well. Our neighbors would always look at us enviously whenever the subject came up. I do feel proud of him," Peggy expressed with pride.

Right then, Josh walked out of the room to sit next to her, resting his hand on her shoulder. "I'm happy that I could make you proud."

Peggy couldn't stop smiling when she heard this, feeling joyful whenever she saw him.

Peggy was very pleased with her son-in-law.

"I'm so delighted to become your mother-in-law," she told him fondly. "Josh, don't exhaust yourself and rest more often when you can. I feel that you've lost weight recently." en.swhovels.net

"Yeah, I will. I have gotten thinner, but it's not because of exhaustion. I'm intentionally trying to lose weight."

"You're already thin! Why are you still trying to lose weight?" she questioned sternly.

"I'll look better on camera."

"You look good enough on camera as you are. How much better could you ask for?" she asked, unable to think of any other

looked better than Josh so far.

looked better than Josto

"Slightly better," he replied.

Bobby shook his head helplessly. "You look good enough. Take care of your health."

"Yeah, I know. Don't worry about me, Dad, Mom."

"Where's your luggage? Aren't you going to stay here for a few days?" Bobby queried.

He and his wife were overjoyed when Annabeth said they were staying for a few days.

However, when he didn't see their luggage, he was worried they might leave after only a short visit. He felt disconcerted.