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.

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

looking into Jun Hertz for now! I’ll definitely tell you who

husband. I bet you call him

he would respond to that. He was forced into this,

were whisked away and forced into marriage by some

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

senior in your department lost his chance. You

expression on Avery’s face

look at 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 this! There’s one at the Philharmonic

a text message from an unknown number, but its contents

will pick you up at 4

was signed

phone number belong to

was the bodyguard picking her

hear what I said, Avery? There’s a recital this

pinch Avery’s cheek.

the recital?” Avery asked as she put

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