His Eagle Eyes on Me

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... D*mn 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.

Her relationship with Elliot was already on the rocks,

and Tammy's involvement would just add fuel to the fire.

"Just focus on looking into Jun Hertz for now! I'll definitely tell you who my husband is after that," Avery said, trying to negotiate with her best friend.

Look at how easily you called him your husband. I bet you

said, "As if he would respond to that. He was forced into this, too." "Really? Here I thought you were whisked away and forced into

watched

that

senior in your department lost his chance. You know he likes you, right?" The

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 sounded oddly

bodyguard will pick you up

was signed "Elliot

this unfamiliar phone

bodyguard

Avery? There's a recital this afternoon..." Tammy said

recital?" Avery asked as she

took

answered. "It's your favorite

her aching temples, then said, "I really

Can't you just cancel

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I can t.