Asami doesn't quite know how to respond to that, except somewhat agree with a short nod of her head. She figures as much. It also answers her own question as to how Korra might feel about all this.

She straightens her legs to stand and keeps her hands at her sides.

"I didn't want you to find out by surprise."

I know how that feels is on the tip of her tongue, almost a knee jerk response to Korra's tone even despite her concern, but she isn't trying to burn bridges here.