LIZ JONES: In which I'm so lonely, I text the German
'Was thinking about you today. I hope you are OK and happy. I wanted you to know I don't blame you for anything. I imagine life has been hard for you and you've never met a strong, powerful woman who wanted to look after you. I imagine you have been used. I could be wrong. Anyway, the weekend you came to stay at my house is held warmly in my memory. I really did love you. Liz x.'
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