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

Hertz for now! I’ll definitely tell you who my husband is after that,” Avery said, trying to negotiate with her best

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

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

away

watched too many soap operas! It’s not

head and said sympathetically, “It looks like that senior in your department lost his chance. You know

expression on

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

received a text message from an unknown number, but its contents sounded oddly

bodyguard will pick you up at

text was

this unfamiliar phone number belong

the bodyguard picking her

you hear what I said, Avery? There’s a recital this afternoon…” Tammy

pinch Avery’s cheek.

the recital?” Avery asked as

your favorite piano virtuoso, Ricardo!” Avery lifted her hand and massaged her aching temples, then

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