Paranoia sets in
He became paranoid and felt watched at all times. ‘I think someone’s following me,’ my brother confided. His eyes darted around nervously.
‘Maybe we should hire security,’ I proposed, knowing we needed to act fast. ‘I can’t even sleep,’ he admitted, exhaustion etched on his face.
The pressure was unbearable. We were on high alert, ready to defend him against any threats. The entire family felt the strain.