Page 231 of The Silent Appeal

11:36 p.m. Celia wrote:

I can confirm that revenge is a dish best served in full view of the public and is all the sweeter for it, my dear Emma.

11:40 p.m. Celia wrote:

“You know, John, this reminds me of that Hollywood director I worked with. He would court his leading ladies, while his wife was trapped at home with the children. I recall his name was Kevin MacDonald.”

11:44 p.m. Celia wrote:

Of course, it went right over the heads of the audience, and the Fairway Players probably thought it was a joke. But Kevin will know I know, and that’s all that matters.

11:47 p.m. Emma wrote:

You know, Celia, I feel my third eye might have been seeing things.

11:48 p.m. Celia wrote:

Kevin and Fran ARE having an affair, aren’t they?

11:51 p.m. Emma wrote:

Maybe, maybe not. But that isn’t the point.

11:52 p.m. Celia wrote:

What do you mean?

11:57 p.m. Emma wrote:

You made your speech onstage, yet it was immediately overshadowed by the murder. The universe made sure no one would remember. To me, that means one thing—you were wrong.

11:59 p.m. Celia wrote:

YOU told ME! And certainly didn’t stop me acting on it.

12:00 a.m. Emma wrote:

Namaste.

Message exchange between Sarah-Jane and Kevin MacDonald on June 6, 2025:

5:04 a.m. Sarah-Jane wrote:

Are you awake?

5:04 a.m. Kevin wrote:

I’ll never sleep again.

5:05 a.m. Sarah-Jane wrote:

Same.

5:06 a.m. Kevin wrote:

The first night is always a roller coaster, but fucking hell.

5:08 a.m. Sarah-Jane wrote: