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10:43 a.m. Carol wrote:

You see her more than I do, so why do you need to call her?

10:44 a.m. Kevin wrote:

We have a lot to discuss.

10:45 a.m. Carol wrote:

While we’re texting, how is my eldest daughter?

10:51 a.m. Kevin wrote:

Busy with work: an artisan bakery, an AI mindfulness app, and a fizzy water called Bliss Bubbles. She’s not happy that Harley seems to develop a crucial engagement every Monday night when he agreed to babysit.

10:55 a.m. Carol wrote:

My lovely little man is growing into a big man one excuse at a time.

10:56 a.m. Carol wrote:

Send him a kiss from me.

Message from Isabel Beck to Nicky-Rose Dearing on February 22, 2025:

1:01 p.m. Issy wrote:

Hiya Nicky-Rose! I’m spending today learning my lines ready for Monday! How about you?

[Undelivered]

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Message exchange between Trina Neale and Nicky-Rose Dearing on February 23, 2025:

11:14 p.m. Trina wrote:

What’s going on with your phone?

11:16 p.m. Nicky-Rose wrote:

You’ve considered my offer?

11:16 p.m. Trina wrote:

Move 500k to the UK? You’re asking for trouble.

11:17 p.m. Nicky-Rose wrote:

No. Bring it yourself.

11:19 p.m. Trina wrote:

Now you’re fucking kidding.

11:21 p.m. Nicky-Rose wrote: