When His Eyes Opened (full chapter)

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

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

husband. I bet you call him

then said, “As if he would respond to that. He was forced into this,

were whisked away and forced into

many soap operas! It’s

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

on Avery’s

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

a text message from an unknown number,

bodyguard will pick you up at

was signed

phone number belong to

the bodyguard

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

pinch Avery’s cheek.

is the recital?” Avery asked as she

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, “I really want to