When His Eyes Opened

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.

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

for now! I’ll definitely tell you who my husband is after that,” Avery said, trying to negotiate with her best

him your husband. I bet

“As if he would respond to that.

away

many soap operas! It’s

“It looks like that senior in your department lost his chance.

expression on Avery’s face

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

text message from an unknown number, but

pick you up

text was signed

this unfamiliar phone number

was the bodyguard picking her

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

pinch Avery’s cheek.

recital?” Avery asked as

your 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