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

you who my

called him your husband. I bet you call him

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

Here I thought you were whisked away and forced

watched too many soap

senior in your department lost his chance. You know

expression on Avery’s face

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 recital after this!

a text message from an unknown number,

pick you up

was signed

this unfamiliar phone number

bodyguard picking her

recital this afternoon…” Tammy said as

pinch Avery’s cheek.

asked as she put her

Tammy answered. “It’s your favorite piano virtuoso, Ricardo!” Avery lifted her hand and massaged her aching temples,

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