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.

relationship with Elliot was already on the rocks, and Tammy’s involvement would just add fuel to the

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

at how easily you called him your husband. I bet

“As if he would respond to

Here I thought you were whisked away and forced

too many soap operas! It’s not like that at

said sympathetically, “It looks like that senior

on Avery’s face

him…” Tammy said, then changed the subject and added, “Let’s go

message from an

bodyguard will pick you up

text was signed

phone number belong to

bodyguard picking

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

pinch Avery’s cheek.

Avery asked as she

favorite piano virtuoso, Ricardo!” Avery lifted her hand and massaged her aching temples, then said, “I really want to go! Really! But I have something to do at

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