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.

with Elliot was already on the rocks, and Tammy’s involvement

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

how easily you called him your husband. I

if he

thought you were whisked away

too many soap operas! It’s not like

like that senior in your department lost his chance. You know he

on Avery’s face

to him…” Tammy said, then changed the subject and added, “Let’s go to a recital after this! There’s one at

text message from an

you up at

text was signed

unfamiliar phone number belong to

the bodyguard picking

Avery? There’s a recital this afternoon…” Tammy said as she reached out

pinch Avery’s cheek.

the recital?” Avery asked

hot and took a big gulp of water. “Four thirty,” Tammy answered. “It’s your favorite piano virtuoso, Ricardo!” Avery lifted her hand and massaged her aching temples, then said, “I really want to go! Really!