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.

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

you who my husband

your husband. I bet you call him ‘Honey’ all the time!” Tammy

She sighed, then said, “As if he would respond to

you were whisked away and forced into marriage by some

think you’ve watched too many soap operas! It’s

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

expression on

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

received a text message from an unknown

bodyguard will pick you up at 4

text was signed

this unfamiliar phone number belong

the bodyguard picking her

said, Avery? There’s a recital this afternoon…” Tammy said

pinch Avery’s cheek.

is the recital?” Avery asked as she put her

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,

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