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"Cammie!' I'll never forget the tone of Macey's voice in that moment. 'Cam,' she said slowly, moving toward me, 'I know how it feels to be watched every second of every day. I know what it's like to trust fewer and fewer people until it seems like you are completely alone in the world. I know you think the only things that are left in your life are the bad things. I know what you're feeling, Cam.' Her hands were on my shoulders. Her blue eyes were staring into mine. 'I know."
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