He liked her not knowing. I could tell. He liked her not knowing. Her ignorance woke a pleasure that melted on his tongue, like a lick of toffee.
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The quote reveals a complex dynamic between two characters, focusing on one individual’s attraction to another's lack of awareness. This ignorance seems to evoke a pleasure in the observer, indicating a sense of power or dominance in their knowledge. The metaphor of toffee enhances the tactile experience of this pleasure, suggesting that it is sweet and indulgent yet also fleeting.
The interplay between knowledge and oblivion highlights themes of desire and...
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