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

who

him your husband. I bet you call

he would respond to that.

Here I thought you were whisked away and forced into marriage by

think you’ve watched too many soap operas! It’s not like

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

expression on Avery’s

that… I know you don’t like him like that. I’ll talk to him…” Tammy said,

from an unknown number,

will pick you up at 4

was

unfamiliar phone number belong

bodyguard picking her

a recital this afternoon…”

pinch Avery’s cheek.

the recital?” Avery asked as she put

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 go! Really!

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