Ashley immediately claimed Emily had become emotional and confused while I was gone. She said my mother and the rest of the family had only been trying to protect me from unnecessary stress.
Then Emily revealed the truth.
Ashley had taken her phone. My family repeatedly told her I was too busy to speak with her and that contacting me would damage my reputation. They controlled her messages, restricted her movements and convinced everyone around her that she was unstable.
I finally understood why Emily’s calls had become so short and why her voice never sounded right whenever she said she was fine.
I ordered Ashley to end the party.
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