I like the 2nd version with IWITW's pieces. I think the "the you are everythin to me" .. is too over the top for her to hear now.
I think the niece & the 'love me???" texts need to be 2 different ones.. with the initial text telling her that.
EX: "I will be sending 2 more texts to address the two issues I hear you having concerns about."
Keep them separate.. accept responsibility.. show her the difference you have made.
I like how you did most of the writing yourself.. it sounds like "you"
I do too. Thank you for your help so far. I hope I can be helpful to you too at times. Really, I do appreciate your 'special' insight...knowing what you have shared with me so far about your own situation.
"Always go straight forward, and if you meet the devil, cut him in two and go between the pieces." - William Sturgis, clipper ship captain, 1830's.