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.

and Tammy’s involvement would just add fuel to

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

you called him your husband. I bet you call him

“As if he would respond to that. He

thought you were whisked away and forced

soap operas! It’s not

head and said sympathetically, “It looks like that senior in your department

expression on Avery’s

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

from an unknown

will pick you up at 4

text was signed

unfamiliar phone number

was the bodyguard

recital this afternoon…” Tammy said as she

pinch Avery’s cheek.

asked as she put her phone

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

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