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 involvement would just add fuel to

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

I bet

said, “As if he would respond to that.

Here I thought you were whisked away

think you’ve watched too many soap

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

expression on Avery’s face

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

received a text message from an unknown number, but its contents

will pick you

was

unfamiliar phone number belong

bodyguard

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

pinch Avery’s cheek.

the recital?” Avery asked as she put her

Avery lifted her hand and massaged her aching temples, then said, “I really want to go! Really! But I have something to do