Dugu Chen chuckled softly, remaining where he stood as he gazed steadily at her.
"I'm sorry!"
Snow Empress lowered her beautiful eyes, her expression filled with complicated, indescribable emotions.
"You don't need to apologize. I know it's still hard for you to accept this for now, but... I'm willing to wait!"
Dugu Chen extended his hand toward her, a bright smile blooming across his face.
Looking at Dugu Chen before her, ripples unconsciously spread through Snow Empress's eyes.
His smile was too dazzling, like sunlight shining into an iceberg. Even if she tried to cover herself up, she would still melt.
And all she needed to do was turn into spring water and flow into the distance with the sunlight.
Snow Empress extended her hand and placed it in Dugu Chen's palm. It was icy and soft, like a snowflake drifting onto his hand.
Dugu Chen closed his hand around hers and pulled Snow Empress before him. His other arm wrapped around her slender waist as his face gradually drew near.
"Xue'er..."
"If Bing'er and I appeared before you at the same time, who would you kiss first?"
Dugu Chen rested his forehead against Snow Empress's brow, warm breath brushing from his lips as he smiled.
A tempting flush rose onto Snow Empress's cheeks. Her gaze shifted away as she did not know what to say...
"I'm kidding."
Dugu Chen gave a soft laugh, lowered his head, and precisely sealed Snow Empress's full, pink lips.
"Mmph..."
Snow Empress closed her eyes, a faint, broken moan slipping from her nose.
The two nestled against each other, their bodies pressed closely together. At that moment, there was no distinction between them.
Snow Empress's delicate hand slid along Dugu Chen's waist before finally settling on his back and hugging him tightly.
This time,