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― You keep saying it doesn't hurt.
― Because it doesn't.
― Then say their name.
― Don't.
― Why?
― Because I won't be able to stop.
― Stop what?
― Missing them.
― You've never stopped.
― I've been . . . surviving. There's a difference.
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― I can't stand that you still have this effect on me.
― After everything?
― Especially after everything.
― You should hate me.
― Believe me, I've tried.
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