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

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

him your husband. I bet you call him ‘Honey’ all

flushed. She sighed, then said, “As if he would respond to that. He was forced

I thought you were whisked away and forced into

watched too many soap operas! It’s

senior in your department lost his chance.

on Avery’s

I’ll talk to him…” Tammy said, then

an unknown number, but its contents sounded oddly

will pick you up at

was signed “Elliot

this unfamiliar phone

the bodyguard picking her

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

pinch Avery’s cheek.

Avery asked as she put her

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,