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.

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

who my husband is after that,” Avery said, trying to negotiate with her

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

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

whisked away and

watched too many soap operas! It’s not like

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

on Avery’s face

him like that. I’ll talk to him…” Tammy said, then changed the

text message from an unknown number, but its contents sounded

bodyguard will pick you up at

text was signed “Elliot

unfamiliar phone number

was the bodyguard

a recital this afternoon…” Tammy said as

pinch Avery’s cheek.

is the recital?” Avery asked as she

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! But I have something to do at