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

I’ll definitely tell you who my husband is after that,” Avery said, trying

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

if he would respond to that. He was forced

you were whisked away and forced into marriage by some

you’ve watched too many soap operas!

that senior in your department lost his

expression on Avery’s face

that… I know you don’t like him like that. I’ll talk to him…” Tammy said, then changed the subject and added, “Let’s go to a

text message from an

will pick you

text was signed “Elliot

this unfamiliar phone

the bodyguard picking her

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

pinch Avery’s cheek.

the recital?” Avery asked as

lifted her hand and massaged her aching temples, then said, “I really want to go! Really!