Days passed.
But nothing felt normal anymore.
Man Ning worked as usual.
Perfect.
Precise.
But her focus—
Not complete.
Because now—
There was a distraction.
Shen Yan
Meanwhile—
He was the same.
Cold.
Focused.
But something had changed.
He noticed her more.
Watched her more.
Without realizing it.
One afternoon—
They met again.
In the office.
A simple discussion.
But the atmosphere—
Different.
"…You've been distracted," Shen Yan said.
Man Ning looked at him.
"So have you," she replied.
A pause.
Neither denied it.
Then—
His eyes moved again.
To her hand.
The ring.
Still there.
"…You didn't take it off," he said.
Man Ning followed his gaze.
"…I didn't see a reason to," she replied.
Shen Yan stepped closer.
"…And now?" he asked.
Silence.
Man Ning looked at him.
"…Still no reason," she said softly.
Their eyes met.
That same pull.
Stronger now.
Almost undeniable.
Then—
Minji entered.
Breaking the moment.
"…Sir, the documents are ready," she said.
Her eyes moved—
To Man Ning.
Then to the ring.
That feeling again.
Sharp.
Uncomfortable.
"…Why does it feel like something important is right in front of me…" she thought.
But she said nothing.
Later—
Minji met Mr. Kim again.
This time—
Not by chance.
"…Can I ask you something?" she said.
Mr. Kim nodded.
"Go ahead."
Minji hesitated.
"…Do you believe in… connection?" she asked.
Mr. Kim smiled slightly.
"Yes."
"Even if people don't remember each other?" she added.
A pause.
Mr. Kim looked at her—
Carefully.
"Especially then," he said.
Minji's eyes softened.
"…Then maybe I didn't lose everything," she whispered.
Mr. Kim didn't respond.
But his presence—
Stayed.
Calm.
Steady.
Something new—
Was forming.
Slowly.
Naturally.
Back in her room—
Man Ning touched the ring again.
"…Why does it feel like I'm getting closer to something…" she whispered.
At the same time—
Shen Yan stood alone.
"…Or someone…" he added quietly
👉 Some feelings start as confusion.
👉 Then slowly… they become real.