He wondered if perhaps, subconsciously, he was trying to sabotage her efforts by setting the bar too high, trying to keep her with him longer; but surely his subconscious wasn't that stupid?

Summary

This quote reflects a character's internal contemplation about sabotaging someone's efforts by setting unrealistic expectations, which would potentially delay their departure. The character questions if such behavior stems from subconscious desires to prolong the person's presence. However, the character also acknowledges the implausibility of their subconscious being foolish enough to engage in such actions.

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