When His Eyes Opened By Simple Silence

Chapter 45

Avery did not know whether to laugh or cry.

“Relax… I was forced into it. When our family was struggling with money, my stepmother married me off for the engagement gifts and cash. I’m still waiting to get a divorce!”

“What the hell was she thinking?!” Tammy exclaimed. “Why didn’t you tell me sooner? We should go to the police!”

Avery reached out to calm her down, then said, “It’s not as bad as you think. We’re from two completely different worlds, so we should get divorced anytime now.”

Tammy was still not convinced.

“Who is he? Tell me… You husband… Dimn it! I still think this is insane!”

“It is pretty nuts. I’ll tell you who he is after we’re divorced.”

“Absolutely not! You need to tell me right now! I’ll stand up for you!”

Avery knew about Tammy’s bad temper all too well.

If she found out about Elliot, she would definitely go after him.

on the rocks, and Tammy’s involvement would just add fuel to

for now! I’ll definitely tell you who my husband is

at how easily you called him your husband. I bet you call him ‘Honey’ all

cheeks flushed. She sighed, then said, “As if he would respond to that. He was

thought you were whisked away and forced

soap operas! It’s not

looks like that senior in your department lost his chance. You know

expression on Avery’s

like him like that. I’ll talk to him…” Tammy said, then changed the subject and added, “Let’s go to a recital after this! There’s one at the Philharmonic

an unknown

you up

text was

unfamiliar phone number

bodyguard picking

I said, Avery? There’s a recital this afternoon…” Tammy said as she reached

pinch Avery’s cheek.

Avery asked as she

gulp of water. “Four thirty,” Tammy answered. “It’s your favorite piano virtuoso, Ricardo!” Avery lifted her hand and massaged her aching temples, then said,