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Maggie:Exactly. The theory that’s catching fire is that Willow might have been an obstacle in their relationship. And if they wanted to be together without her interfering . . .

Noah:We’ve seen this before in high-profile cases. Once a narrative starts to take shape, it’s hard to stop it. And right now, the narrative is that Augustus and Lilia had motive, and opportunity, and now we have this audio.

Maggie:But we obviously need to be cautious. We don’t know the context of this recording. It could have been manipulated, or it could be from something entirely different that has nothing to do with Willow’s death. But theimplications, the potential fallout of this is extreme.

Noah:It’s huge. And it’s not just the public that’s reacting. Law enforcement is now under pressure. They can’t ignore this.

Maggie:Which brings us to an even bigger question—what happens next here? Are Augustus and Lilia moving from persons of interests to suspects?

Noah:That seems to be what everyone is attempting to figure out. But the court of public opinion is running wild. Social media is ablaze with theories and accusations.

Maggie:This kind of scrutiny can destroy lives, whether there’s any truth to these accusations.

Noah:Which makes you wonder—who leaked this? Why now? Is it someone attempting to hurt them or someone trying to force the truth into the light?

Maggie:These are questions we’re going to explore in today’s episode. We’ll be digging into who might have had access to this audio, and what their motives could be.

Noah:And as always, we’ll be keeping you updated on any new developments. Because in Mills Creek, the truth is never as simple as it seems.

Maggie:Stay with us. We’ll be right back after this break to dive deeper into the fallout from this bombshell audio.

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Maggie:We’re back, and if you’re just joining us, we’re dissecting the implications of the newly leaked audio involving Lilia and Augustus. Before the break, we talked about the potential fallout and how the media and public have reacted.

Noah:What’s interesting is the audio has divided people. Some are convinced that it’s proof Lilia and Augustus had a reason to want Willow out of the way. Others think it’s just a distraction—something to throw everyone off the real trail.

Maggie:Some people are saying it feels like a personal vendetta against them.

Noah:Whatever the case is, this audio has added a new layer to the mystery. And it’s one we’ll be exploring in the episodes to come.

Maggie:For now, we’ll leave you with this thought: in a town like Mills Creek, where secrets run deep and everyone has something to hide, the truth is rarely what it seems.

Noah:Thanks for joining us! Keep your eyes and ears open, because this story is far from over.

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answering machine

Gus

Cell

November 19, 2022 at 10:12 p.m.

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Transcription

Whispering, voice shaky

“Lilia, it’s me . . . Augustus. I-I don’t even know what to say. I’m so sorry. I swear I don’t know how it got out. Just

. . . please call me back, okay? I need to hear your voice. I need to know you’re okay, baby. You’re safe, right? You’re gonna be okay? We’ll figure this out, I promise. I don’t care what anyone else thinks. Just . . . just call me back. God, I’m so sorry, baby.”

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