Contacting an old friend
I went a step further and contacted Cassie’s old acquaintance over social media. They agreed to talk after exchanging a few messages. ‘I’ll tell you what I know, but do it quickly,’ they wrote. We scheduled a phone call, and I was nervous but determined. They sighed deeply and began sharing their experiences with Cassie, providing minor but significant facts about her behavior. I listened attentively, waiting on every word.
Contacting An Old Friend
A pattern revealed
They reluctantly revealed Cassie’s practice of distancing people from their loved ones. ‘She did the same thing with me,’ the friend added. ‘She convinced me that my family was against me when they weren’t.’ Hearing this confirmed my suspicions. Cassie’s manipulation was planned, and I was not her first target. The friend’s tone was a mixture of caution and pity. ‘Be careful,’ they advised, sending a shiver down my spine. This was serious.
A Pattern Revealed
