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.

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

you who my

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

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

whisked away and forced into marriage by some

you’ve watched too many soap

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

expression on Avery’s

you don’t like him like that. I’ll talk to him…” Tammy said, then changed the subject and added, “Let’s go

a text message from an unknown number, but its contents

will pick you up

text was signed

unfamiliar phone

bodyguard picking

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

pinch Avery’s cheek.

the recital?” Avery asked

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

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