Wen Nuan looked up, surprised to see Du Di. She didn't understand why he made such a request; his eyes seemed like a pool of warm water, so tender as to melt one's heart. His sincerity came with a depth of affection Wen Nuan had never seen before; she was startled, and her breath caught in her throat. When had Du Di started harboring these feelings for her? She had never realized it.
All along, she had viewed Du Di as a close friend. They were comfortable with each other and there was no need for avoidance because Du Di treated her strictly as a friend, never overstepping boundaries. Together, they were at ease, and Wen Nuan never sensed that Du Di had romantic feelings for her. She simply thought they were compatible and, since they didn't see each other often, she never considered there might be something more.
But now, looking at Du Di, it was clear that he had feelings for her.
When had this begun? She was completely unaware, oblivious to it all.
