Cassie’s POV
"We only want what’s best for you, Cassie. We don’t want you to get hurt any further. Joshua and Mark have a complicated relationship, and you need to understand the problems that can arise from that. It’s not as simple as you imagine," Beckie tried to calm me down, but I was completely devastated by the revelation.
As I slept, my mind was filled with conflict and confusion. I woke up frequently in a startled state with nightmares about the difficult situation I was in. It felt like everything was crumbling around me.
When I finally woke up, I felt an emptiness inside me. Reality had hit me hard, and I needed to deal with the consequences. Beckie was sitting by my side, holding my hand.
"How are you feeling now?" she asked with a concerned expression.
"Everything seems so
