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.

on the rocks, and Tammy’s

for now! I’ll definitely tell you who my husband is

you called him your husband. I bet you call him ‘Honey’ all the time!” Tammy

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

were whisked away

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

said sympathetically, “It looks like that senior in your department lost his chance. You know he likes

on Avery’s

him…” Tammy said, then changed the subject and added,

text message from an unknown number, but its

pick you

was signed “Elliot

unfamiliar phone number belong

was the bodyguard picking her

recital this afternoon…”

pinch Avery’s cheek.

Avery asked as

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