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.

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

tell you who my husband is after that,” Avery said, trying

how easily you called him your husband. I

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

away and

many soap operas! It’s not like that at

shook her head and said sympathetically, “It looks like that senior in your department lost his

on Avery’s

me like 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 recital after

a text message from an unknown

bodyguard will pick you up at 4

was signed

this unfamiliar phone

was the bodyguard

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

pinch Avery’s cheek.

is the recital?” Avery asked as

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