"I understand," Fox said, hesitating before adding, "And I do. I... I feel the same, I think. I feel... I am attached to you. I care for you. I feel best when we are together."
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"I understand," Fox said, hesitating before adding, "And I do. I... I feel the same, I think. I feel... I am attached to you. I care for you. I feel best when we are together."