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.

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

tell you who my husband is after

called him your husband. I

cheeks flushed. She sighed, then said, “As if he would respond

away and forced into

many soap

and said sympathetically, “It looks like that senior in your department lost his chance. You know he likes

expression on Avery’s face

look at me like that… I know you don’t like him like that. I’ll talk to him…” Tammy said,

from an unknown

you

text was signed

unfamiliar phone number belong to

the bodyguard picking her

There’s a recital this afternoon…”

pinch Avery’s cheek.

asked as she put her phone

and took a big gulp of water. “Four thirty,” Tammy answered. “It’s your favorite piano virtuoso, Ricardo!” Avery lifted her hand