Ford shifted uneasily. The doubling up of the sentences didn't inspire confidence, nor did how quickly she wanted to shut down the conversation after she said it. She claimed she didn't hate him; he was not convinced. But he didn't have the right to fight her on it, and he recognized that.

"I do mind," he said, crossing his arms as he leaned against the counter. "But I won't force you to talk to me."

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