Ch. 1661..1670
Chapter 1661 Chapter 1661 Annabeth Cates frowned coldly and forcefully suppressed the murderous intent within her. She looked at the bodyguards pinning the middle-aged man to the ground. "Beat this man up like how he beat my father and cousin up...
"After that, send him to the police station..." Annabeth added.
When the bodyguards heard this, they immediately began to act. They started punching and kicking the middle-aged man.
The middle-aged man yelped in pain.
"Help... No... Please, Annabeth...
"I'm your cousin-in-law. I'm family.
"How could you do this to your family?" The middle-aged man struggled as he yelped in pain.
Annabeth pretended she didn't hear him. Instead, she shifted her attention to her father and cousin... Looking at them made Annabeth teary-eyed. "Let's get you to the hospital for a checkup..."
The two of them nodded weakly. They didn't even have the energy to speak.
When Annabeth's cousin saw Annabeth standing up to her husband, she began to cry fervently.
Seeing this, Annabeth carefully embraced her. "Alright, stop crying... I won't let anyone else bully you from now on..."
Annabeth's cousin repeatedly nodded, but she didn't have the strength to speak.
At this moment, she felt as if all the pent-up emotions over the decades were finally released.
Although her body was in pain, her heart felt at ease.
"Let's go. We'll take the helicopter..." Josh Batton said.
With that, Josh carried Bobby Cates on his back and brought him into the helicopter.
Immediately after that, Wilson Batton, Annabeth, and Sharon Lindt also helped Annabeth's cousin into the helicopter.
Once everyone was inside, some of the bodyguards nearby and the pilot also quickly got in.
Annabeth and her cousin sat on the same row, while Bobby, Sharon, and Josh sat behind them.
Wilson, on the other hand, sat in the co-pilot's seat.
The pilot helicopten turned on the engine and piloted helicopter up to a hundred e ground... Content bet After turning on the GPS map, he flew toward the nearest hospital.
Annabeth's cousin couldn't stop crying...
The ambiance in the cabin was extremely intense....
Meanwhile, Annabeth hugged her cousin and looked at her father. "Dad... Are you alright?"
"Ahem..." Bobby coughed a little. "I don't think so. My entire body is hurting."
Annabeth's heart ached when she heard this...
"What about you? Are you alright?" Sharon looked at Annabeth's cousin and asked.
The woman cried as she shook her head....
Sharon immediately let out a long sigh.
Although she wasn't sure what exactly was going on, she could guess.
There was only one possibility why this kind of situation unfolded before them.
It was probably the case that she married the wrong guy and suffered from domestic violence. Bobby couldn't stand watching it and tried to step in, but he ended up being hit too.
Although this didn't happen to herself, Sharon could deeply relate to it as a woman.
"I forgot to introduce everyone. Dad, as I told you before, this is Ms. Lindt. This is Mr. Batton... And this is. My boyfriend, Josh," Annabeth said while trying to hold back her tears.
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Chapter 1662
"Nice to meet you..." Bobby Cates used every ounce of strength left in his body to speak as he looked at them.
Annabeth Cates had previously told Bobby all about what happened between her and Josh Batton and her situation with the Batton family. Bobby had a good impression of Josh's family, and he felt assured that his daughter could be part of a family like this.
"Nice to meet you... Bobby, you shouldn't speak for now. We'll talk once you get better..." Sharon Lindt said worriedly.
Bobby nodded gently before painfully closing his eyes.
"This is my cousin..." Annabeth added.
When Annabeth's cousin heard this, she braced herself to turn and look at the Batton family. "Nice to meet you..."
"Nice to meet you too. Don't speak for now. I know you're all out of strength," Sharon said.
Annabeth's cousin mustered a smile before closing her eyes. She then leaned against Annabeth's body.
The helicopter soon landed in front of Belleville's municipal hospital.
Once the helicopter landed, the bodyguards brought Annabeth's father and cousin into the hospital one after another.
Annabeth and the rest followed close behind the bodyguards.
Upon entering the hospital, Bobby and his niece were brought to the outpatient facility's emergency unit. Sharon stayed with them the entire time.
Meanwhile, Annabeth also told Georgie Clementine about what she and Josh encountered in Belleville.
Annabeth asked for news about her getting bodyguards to beat her cousin-in-law up to be kept away from the public so that Josh's image wouldn't be harmed.
After finding out, Georgie immediately gave an order to keep everything hushed.
During their time in the hospital, Josh and Annabeth wore masks and caps. Nobody noticed them.
Approximately half an hour later, Bobby and Annabeth were done with their medical checkup.
They only suffered external injuries, but they still needed to stay in the hospital for further observation. Hence, the Batton family arranged for Bobby and Annabeth to stay VIP wards of their own to recuperate.
Once everything was sorted out, Annabeth brought the Batton family to her father's ward.
Due to the painkillers, Bobby's pain had been relieved significantly.
However, his nose and face were still swollen and bruised.
Sharon tugged Wilson Batton along
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Bobby gently shook his head. "I'm much better... Don't worry."
Sharon's attitude improved Bobby's impression of the Batton family.
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time being. You can return t
once you've fully recovered," Wilson
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said softly with a slight frownon his face.
Bobby immediately shook his head. "It's fine... can leave after resting here for a
cost while... Wards like this
cost a lot of money each day, he said.
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To his knowledge, staying in a VIP ward cost several hundred dollars each day.
He couldn't bring himself to spend that kind of money.
That amount of money was enough for his family to buy groceries for several months.
"Bobby, don't worry about the money. Our family will pay for both you and your niece's hospitalization fees," Sharon said.
Chapter 1663 Chapter 1663 "That's right... It's more important for you to stay here and recuperate," Wilson Batton added.
"How could I let you pay for everything? That won't do... I have to pay for my expenses," Bobby said sternly. He was against the idea.
From his perspective, he shouldn't be spending the Batton family's money.
"Bobby, we're all family. Don't worry about it... If you don't do as we say, I'll get angry... I'll leave..." Sharon Lindt said firmly. She wouldn't take no for an answer. Annabeth Cates instantly felt her heart warmed...
She understood Sharon's temper. Hence, she started tugging at her father's hand. "You'll stay if she asks you to. If you keep refusing, they really will get angry..." Bobby seemed troubled...
After hesitating for a while, he finally nodded helplessly.
However, he still didn't feel comfortable about spending other people's money.
"That's right... You're a good man, Bobby," Sharon said softly.
"I'm really sorry that you had to witness such a mess..." Bobby said apologetically.
"As Annabeth's father, I should have properly welcomed you on your first visit...
"In the end, I ended up making you accompany me to the hospital," Bobby added. He felt even more embarrassed now.
"It's fine. You didn't want this to happen either. Right?" Sharon said earnestly.
"Sigh..." Bobby let out a long sigh before shifting his gaze to Annabeth's face. "Bring Josh and his parents to our house later... Get your mother to welcome them properly..." He said.
Annabeth nodded.
"Bobby, you're far too kind," Sharon said.
"It's only right for us to do so," Bobby said.
Although their family was poor, they were educated and reasonable folks.
Matters of courtesy should never be overlooked.
Right then, Annabeth's cousin walked in weakly.
She had also taken painkillers and seemed much better now.
When Annabeth saw her cousin entering, she immediately stepped forward to help her along. "How do you feel?"
Annabeth's cousin shook her head. "I'm fine... I just wanted to come here and thank all of you."
With that, Annabeth's cousin led her over to the Batton family. "Thank you for saving us," she said.
"Don't mention it. We're all family," Sharon said. Her heart ached when she looked at this woman before her.
When Sharon accompanied Bobby for his medical checkup earlier, she heard from Annabeth about her cousin-in-law's awful behavior.
Right then, Sharon only had one thing on her mind, which was for that jerk to be dead.
Not only did Annabeth tell Sharon about how that man threatened her cousin, but she also told Sharon about how he treated their entire family.
Whenever the jerk beat Annabeth's cousin up, Annabeth's father woul intercede to protect her.
Unfortunately, every time he did so, he'd get beaten up.
After a while, Annabeth's cousin chose to take the beating silently so as not to trouble the rest of the family....
Whenever she suffered from domestic violence, she'd grit her teeth and silently bear with it.
If Bobby accidentally saw her wounds, she'd beg him on her knees not to get involved.
Sharon felt deeply empathic toward Annabeth's cousin and her family for the long-term violence they'd had to e from that jerk...for belongs to FindNovel.net w "Uncle, I'm sorry for getting you involved again..." Annabeth's cousin looked at Bobby.
Bobby shook his head. "What are you saying, silly child? We're family, after all."
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Annabeth Cates' cousin began tearing up. "Anyway, I'm sorry..."
"Alright, let's stop talking about these," Bobby said.
"What are your thoughts on this now?" Annabeth looked at her cousin and asked.
Right then, Annabeth was still filled with rage. All she wanted was for the jerk to die...
Annabeth's cousin immediately wiped her tears away. She then went down on her knees.
Annabeth panicked when she saw this.
She immediately bent over and tried to get her cousin to stand up.
However, her cousin refused to budge. "Annabeth, don't pull me up. I have something to ask of you..."
Annabeth seemed frantic. "If there's anything you want to tell me, just get up and say it. Don't do this. I can't accept this," she said.
With that, Annabeth also kneeled in front of her cousin and held her hand tightly.
"Annabeth... I know the Batton family has all the power in the world. Can I ask you to find a way to keep that man in prison forever?
"As long as he's out there, our family will never have a day of peace...
"You know I've always wanted to get a divorce, but I don't dare to do it. I'm afraid that jerk would threaten our family," Annabeth's cousin said.
With that, she looked at the rest of the Batton family. "Can you please help me? I'm begging you. I've collected a lot of evidence of his acts of domestic violence. If you genuinely help me, I'm sure he'll never be able to get out of prison...
"As long as this person stays in prison, my family and I will be able to lead stable lives after the divorce...
"This jerk's family has a lot of connections... I couldn't do anything to him in the past, but you guys are with Annabeth now. Your connections are much more powerful than that jerk's family...
"That's why I'm begging you... Please..." Annabeth's cousin started kowtowing to Annabeth and the Batton family after she finished speaking.
Her shiny forehead repeatedly
knocked against the cold floor tiles, making loud, piercing thumps as she
did so. ov
Although it was painful, she didn't feel anything at all.
As long as somebody could help her get rid of that jerk, she was willing to do anything.
Never mind begging on her knees, she was willing to do absolutely anything.
Annabeth and everyone in the Batton family were overwhelmed by what they were seeing. Sharon and Annabeth instantly started tearing up.
Sharon wiped her tears away and pulled Annabeth's cousin onto her feet.
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"Whatever you want to be done to that man, we can make it happen...
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termined and cold look in
her eyes.
How much did a person have to go through to beg on their knees without any consideration for their dignity?
Sharon's heart truly went out to this woman.
They were both women, but this woman suffered such horrible experiences.
Annabeth's cousin immediately broke down crying when she heard this.
Meanwhile, Annabeth and Bobby also started crying.
What did this mean?
It meant that the overdue prolonged pain in their family would soon disappear from their lives.
Chapter 1665 Chapter 1665 Their family could finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.
"Thank you. Honestly, thank you so much..." Annabeth Cates' cousin stammered as she cried.
In the next second, she hugged Sharon Lindt and started bawling her eyes out.
She knew that, from this moment on, the dark moments she had suffered for decades would soon come to an end.
It was truly incredible!
Everything was finally coming to an end.
She knew that she could lead a normal life again.
She began to swear an oath in her heart.
She swore that she would remember Annabeth and the Batton family's kind deed for the rest of her life.
She'd be willing to die for them if that was necessary.
Annabeth gently hugged her cousin from behind. "Alright, stop crying. Good days are ahead of you. Shouldn't you be smiling?"
Annabeth's cousin repeatedly nodded, but she was still crying profusely...
Only god knew how long she had been waiting for this moment.
Initially, she thought that she would never be able to escape from that evil jerk.
"Thank you... Thank you..." Bobby also continuously thanked them.
Wilson Batton was also tearing up. "Alright... Stop being so courteous. We're all family. We should also stop crying. This is something worth celebrating..." Annabeth and Bobby nodded simultaneously.
Annabeth's cousin cried for a long while before slowly letting go of Sharon...
Sharon immediately retrieved a napkin from her purse and gently dabbed her tears away. "Alright, stop crying..."
"Can you really make sure that man never leaves prison?" Annabeth's cousin looked at Sharon curiously.
"Yes, don't worry..." Sharon assured her.
Annabeth's cousin let out a long sigh. She looked down and dried her tears.
"Give us all the evidence you've collected of his acts of domestic violence when you can..." Sharon said.
"Alright." Annabeth's cousin nodded.
"Where do you work?" Sharon asked.
"I work in a garment factory during the week. On weekends, I'd take up part-time delivery jobs. In the evenings I'd also clean dishes for barbeque restaurants... After that, I'd return home to continue with sewing projects for others..." Annabeth's cousin said.
"How much do you earn in a month?" Sharon's heart ached even more.
"Slightly over ten thousand... But even so, we barely survive because that jerk would take away eight to nine thousand dollars from us each month. Sometimes, he'd even take all ten thousand dollars..."
Annabeth's cousin replied.
She hated the man even more, when she brought these things up.
"That sounds really tough. Have you thought about moving to Atlantis?" Sharon asked.
Annabeth's cousin shook her head. "No, I haven't. My son goes to school here. How could I move to Atlantis?"
"What if somebody makes arrangements for your son to study in a good school in Atlantis?" Sharon asked. "That won't do either... Good schools cost a lot of money. We can't afford it," Annabeth's cousin said.
"What if somebody plans for your son to study in a good school, for you to live in a good area, and for you to work in a respectable job?" Sharon asked.
"That job will pay you much more than what you're earning now..." Sharon added.
Chapter 1666 Chapter 1666 When Annabeth Cates' cousin heard this, she immediately shook her head. "Are you kidding me? I don't have any educational qualifications or good family background. I'm an ugly, middle-aged woman. How could I get all these things?"
Although Annabeth's cousin wanted the things Sharon Lindt mentioned, she knew that she would never acquire those things in her lifetime.
To her, the biggest joy would be to get rid of her terrible husband and live a peaceful life with her son.
She didn't dare to hope for other things.
However, Sharon smiled and patted her gently on the shoulders. "You can accomplish those things if I help you, right?"
"How will you help me?" Annabeth's cousin asked.
"What's your highest educational qualification?" Sharon asked.
"Middle school."
"How about working as our housekeeper? You'll get 30,000 dollars a month, and the job comes with accommodation too... Not only that, but I will also plan for your son to live in Atlantis too... He'll get to study in the best school in Atlantis. We'll take care of all his school fees..." Sharon said.
Annabeth's cousin was pleasantly surprised to hear what Sharon said.
Although the conditions were tempting, she shook her head decisively.
"There's no need for that," she said.
"Why? Are you not satisfied with the pay? It's fine. We can discuss it further," Sharon said.
"No, I'm delighted with everything, but I might not be able to perform well in the housekeeper role." Although Annabeth's cousin had never been to the Batton family's house, she knew it must have been huge. She didn't have any experience at all, and she lacked the confidence to manage a huge house like that...
"If you don't want to become a housekeeper, you can work as my assistant... I'll pay you 30,000 dollars a month too..." Josh Batton said.
"It's really fine. I'm happy with staying in this small town..." Annabeth's cousin said.
"Look, you've got to choose between becoming an assistant or a housekeeper. It's one or the other..." Josh said in his usual, calm voice. He knew that Annabeth would naturally want her cousin to live a good life.
Since that was the case, he had to help.
"Work in the entertainment industry is very complicated. I don't think I can do well." Annabeth's cousin shook her head again.
Besides, she didn't want to owe the Batton family too much.
"It's not that complicated. To be honest, it's straightforward. Annabeth will teach you everything..." Josh said.
"It really is fine," she insisted.
"What's your name?" Sharon asked.
"I was so occupied that I forgot to ask," Sharon added.
"Cindy Schumer," Annabeth's cousin replied.
"Cindy, I know you're refusing our offer because there's a bigger reason. You don't want to owel.net family too much, isn't that so? So don't think too much...
"If you feel that you owe us, you can repay us by serving us better, can't you? We're all family. Don't be so courteous.
"Besides, even if you don't think for yourself, you should consider things for your son. How could studying in a small town like this be better than studying in Atlantis?
"Studying in Atlantis gives him an inherent advantage. The best universities in the country, including Atlantis University and Civic University, are all in Atlantis... Meanwhile, many more students from Atlantis get into local universities compared to students from around here...
"Don't you hope for your child to get into Atlantis University or Civic University?" Sharon added.
Sharon felt sorry for Cindy and wanted to help her.
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Besides, Sharon Lindt felt that Annabeth Cates must have been thinking the same thing.
"Also, you've lived such a dark and horrid life in this small town for the longest time. I believe you'd want to leave this place for a new one, don't you?" Sharon asked. Her words gradually tempted Cindy Schumer...
However, Cindy's pride and ego were still urging her not to agree.
"Cindy, to be honest, I think Aunt Lindt's suggestion is a good one..." Annabeth felt convinced too.
"Alright, it's been decided... Let's not talk about this further. As for which job you'll take up, we'll arrange it once you get to Atlantis," Sharon said irrefutably.
"It's really fine..." Cindy shook her head again.
"Weren't you very thankful to us for helping you? If that's the case, you must do as we say. Otherwise, we won't help you..." Sharon insisted.
Suddenly, Cindy couldn't find the words to respond...
She felt caught in the middle.
"It's been decided," Wilson Batton chipped in.
Seeing how the Batton family acted, Bobby liked them even more.
He saw kindness and benevolence in each of them.
"But I really don't want to go..." Cindy seemed exasperated.
"If you don't want to go, we won't help you get rid of that jerk. So do as you see fit." Sharon knew very well what Cindy was thinking. Hence, she knew that she needed to make this decision for Cindy. After much consideration, Cindy finally agreed with a nod.
While everyone was chatting, somebody suddenly pushed the ward's door open.
Immediately after that, an older woman with gray hair ran in with reddened eyes.
This woman was Annabeth's mother, Peggy Howards.
When Peggy saw the state her niece and Bobby were in, she started crying.
After that, Peggy walked over to Cindy first. "Cindy, are you alright? How could that jerk be so cruel?"
Cindy shook her head. "I'm fine now, Aunt Howards... Thank you for worrying about me."
"Oh, poor child..." Peggy sighed as she wiped her tears away.
She then sat next to Bobby. "What about you? Are you alright? That jerk really deserves to die."
"Alright... I'm fine now. Don't worry.
Why are you here?" Bobby asked t
His eyes were full of gentleness and affection when he looked at Peggy.
"The old lady downstairs called and told me you and Cindy were both beaten up. After that, you were taken away by Annabeth... I was about to
call and ask when that old ladet
called me again. Her daughter, who works here as a nurse, said that you all came to this hospital. That's why I rushed over right away." Peggy said.
Peggy then turned to look at Josh Batton, Sharon, and Wilson.
When their eyes met, all three members of the Batton family smiled at Peggy simultaneously.
"You're Josh, I recognize you... What
about
you two? Are you his
parents?" Peggy looked at them and
asked.
After that, Sharon took the initiative to step forward and introduce herself and her husband.
Once everyone had gotten to know each other, they politely shook hands.
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"I'm terribly sorry you had to see something like this on your first trip to visit us..." Peggy Howards said apologetically as she looked at the Batton family.
She had heard from the old lady downstairs about everything that had happened earlier.
That old lady was a witness.
"It's fine. None of you wanted this, no?" Sharon Lindt was very understanding of the situation. She didn't think it was a big deal.
Peggy let out a long, helpless sigh.
"Mom, Aunt Lindt has already said she'd help Cindy get a divorce. She'd also make sure her husband stays in prison forever. So he'll never be able to come out and wreak havoc again," Annabeth Cates said as she held Peggy's hand tightly.
When Peggy heard this, she sighed in relief.
For so many years, their entire family had been through so much terror because of Cindy Schumer's marriage...
The entire family would even dream of this day coming.
They all hated Cindy's husband to the core, but they couldn't do anything to him because of his connections.
Peggy immediately held Sharon's hand tightly. "Ms. Lindt, thank you so much... Thank you. I'm forever indebted to you," Peggy said.
Sharon shrugged nonchalantly. "Don't worry about it. I've already said it before. We're all family. It's only right for us to help you."
"Peggy, bring Ms. Lindt and Mr. Batton to our house and make them feel welcome..." Bobby Cates said.
Peggy nodded repeatedly. "Of course..."
"Let's not do that... If we're gone, who'd take care of you?" Sharon looked at Bobby and asked.
Bobby immediately laughed. "Cindy and I will take care of each other... Don't worry. If you're still worried, just get a few nurses to check on us occasionally," Bobby said.
"It's fine, Ms. Lindt. Bobby and Cindy can look after one another..." Peggy said.
Sharon hesitated for a while before nodding. She then looked at Josh. "Go out and get a few nurses to take care of them around the clock..."
"I'll do it... It'll be troublesome if people recognize Josh..." Annabeth said before walking out of the ward.
After making the arrangements for
Bobby, the Batton family left on their
helicopter with Annabeth and her mother, as well as their
bodyguards...
This was the first time Peggy ever rode on a helicopter.
She started looking around once she got inside.
Everything she saw looked new and exciting...
In a small town like this, nobody had ever seen a helicopter.
Right then, people outside the helicopter were also staring at it. Everyone was guessing who the people inside the helicopter were.
Josh and Annabeth were under disguise. Nobody knew that the couple in the helicopter was the famous couple in Country Z who
had made countless headlines on the news two days ago.
Once everyone had buckled up, the pilot started the helicopter engine.
Soon, the helicopter ascended a hundred meters into the air as everyone watched.
People beneath the helicopter were still staring at it. They all gasped in surprise.
"Such a magnificent helicopter... It
looks like
Group's
the helicopter has Dracot
logo. Could they be from
Dragon Group?"
"Dragon Group? Do you mean the Dragon Group that Xyla married into? It's possible..."
"Oh, right. Isn't Josh Batton's girlfriend from Belleville? Could the people in the helicopter be them..."
"Ahh... D*rn. If Josh really is in there, I'm way too lucky. Did I actually just walk past Josh?"
"I was saying how that man looked familiar. Now that I think about it, he really did look a little like Josh."
The people were getting more excited as they talked. Everyone looked exhilarated.
Meanwhile, people in the helicopter were completely unaware of what those beneath them were talking about.
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Soon, the helicopter arrived above Annabeth Cates's house.
Her house was in a run-down neighborhood in town.
Right then, it happened to be lunchtime. So there were many people out and about.
When these people heard a helicopter, they all looked at it.
While everyone watched, the pilot landed the helicopter on an empty piece of flat ground in front of Annabeth's house.
Over a hundred bodyguards got out of the helicopter first...
Then, they lined up on both sides of the helicopter in an organized manner.
The huge formation garnered a lot of attention from the locals around the area.
Peggy Howards was the first to get out of the helicopter.
Immediately after that, Josh Batton and Annabeth also got out of the helicopter.
Finally, it was Wilson Batton and Sharon Lindt's turn to get out.
This was the most run-down place Sharon had ever been to in her life.
She couldn't help but look around as soon as her feet landed on the ground.
Everything that came into sight made her feel sorry for Annabeth and her family.
She didn't think they lived in an environment like this.
Since Annabeth was going to be part of their family, she had to make sure Annabeth's parents would live happily, too.
They couldn't continue living in a place like this.
Suddenly, Sharon began making plans in her mind to move Annabeth's parents to Atlantis permanently...
Firstly, she would give Annabeth's parents a villa.
Secondly, she'd hire a maid for them.
On top of that, she'd also give them a large sum of money.
With this, they'd be able to enjoy their golden years peacefully.
Yeah... It had been decided.
After returning to her neighborhood, Annabeth removed her mask and cap.
Breathing felt much easier after she had removed her mask.
Everyone was prepared to enter the building's walkway when an old, run-down, steel door was opened.
An old couple walked out of the walkway.
When they saw Annabeth and Peggy's faces, the couple immediately understood what was going on.
The two of them began feeling envious of Annabeth's parents once again.
In recent times, Annabeth's parents had been the talk of the town.
Who didn't know that Annabeth was in a relationship with Josh?
After getting over their feelings of
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they immediately approached the group and started greeting them passionately.
Everyone greeted them politely in return before entering the building.
Annabeth's family lived on the fifth floor.
There wasn't an elevator.
Peggy and Annabeth had to lead the Batton family five floors up
stairs before they finally arre
By the time they arrived, Sharon and Wilson were panting.
However, to avoid making things awkward for Annabeth and her
exhaustion show at all. Contet
family, they didn't let their
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Peggy Howards was out of breath as she looked at the Batton family. "Are you tired?" she asked.
Sharon Lindt immediately shook her head. "Not at all..."
"That's great..." Peggy said.
After saying that, Peggy quickly opened the front door. "Please come in, Ms. Lindt, Mr. Batton, and Josh. Our house is small and run-down. I hope you won't mind..." Peggy said. "Why would we?" Wilson Batton said.
After that, Annabeth Cates and Peggy led them into the house.
Once everyone had changed into slippers, Annabeth led the Batton family into the living room.
Their house was tiny as it was only sixty square feet in total. Hence, the living room was very small.
It also had a simple design, with only white paint on the walls and white tiles on the floor.
Due to years of wear and tear, the tiles had already turned slightly yellowish.
Sharon was taken aback by the state of the house.
After looking around, Sharon sat down with Wilson and Josh Batton.
Due to her busy work schedule, Annabeth hadn't been home for a month.
Now that she was home, she suddenly felt a sense of closeness.
Although her house was tiny and run-down, this was the place she grew up in.
She felt a lot of nostalgia for this place.
Regardless of all the terrible things that she experienced out there, she'd find peace and tranquility when she was here.
Despite how small her house was, it had everything her family needed.
Apart from it being a little run-down, there was nothing wrong with the house.
"Ms. Lindt, Mr. Batton, have a seat... I'll get lunch ready in the kitchen...
"I knew you were visiting, and I bought lots of ingredients at the
fresh market early in the mornet
Peggy said before walking into the kitchen.
The kitchen was tiny. There was only enough space for one person...
However, it didn't lack anything.
When Sharon saw this, she immediately stood up and rolled up her sleeves. "I'll help.....”
However, Annabeth grabbed Sharon
by the arm. "The kitchen is tiny. It can only fit one person. Don't go in there... It'll be hard to move around if you g
go in..." Annabeth said.
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"You're our guest, and you don't have to do anything," Annabeth said.
"Oh, alright," Sharon said.
After chuckling a little, she reluctantly sat down.
"Annabeth, get some water boiling and make tea for them..." Peggy ordered from inside the kitchen.
"Alright..." Annabeth immediately picked up a kettle on the coffee table.
"Let me do it..." Josh grabbed the kettle and walked into the kitchen.
"Annabeth, come here. Chat with me..." Sharon waved at Annabeth with an affectionate look in her eyes.
Annabeth immediately sat down next to Sharon. "Yeah, sure..." She replied softly.
Seeing how obedient Annabeth was, Sharon liked her even more.
She genuinely felt that she was the luckiest person in the world. All her daughters-in-law were obedient. Most importantly, she was fond of each one of them.