A Moment Too Late [GL] by cat喵

Chapter 12

"I just bought this. I heard that small dogs like this type of food, so I brought it for it to try... Sorry if I’m disturbing you."

Xiao Yi stood on the first floor, holding a heavy bag of dog food. The package featured a brown teddy bear, identical to the one upstairs.

As she explained, she slightly raised her eyes and happened to meet a pair of clean, piercing eyes.

The gaze was complex and extremely cold, like shards of ice.

Nan Xue stood upstairs, her jet-black eyes glancing at her briefly before looking away. At home, she was casual and relaxed, wearing only a white cotton nightgown. The straight pant legs made her long legs look even longer, and her slim waist was accentuated. One button was undone, the neckline slightly open, revealing a glimpse of her collarbone and dazzlingly white skin.

With her dark hair, snowy complexion, and red lips, her appearance was indeed stunning, breathtakingly beautiful—no wonder Shu Yubai liked her.

Nan Xue said nothing, leaning over the railing from upstairs, her thin eyelids lowered, appearing quite indifferent.

Her dark eyes stared at Xiao Yi.

Xiao Yi looked at the two and merely smiled.

She left the dog food downstairs, had a simple dinner, and then left.

After a while, Shu Yubai’s phone gently vibrated.

[She seems to have a bit of an interest in you.]

It was a message from Xiao Yi.

Nan Xue did not speak to Shu Yubai again for a long time after Xiao Yi left. She was exceptionally cold, like a child sulking. Seeing her upset, Shu Yubai was unsure how to handle it. Usually, she would indulge Nan Xue, actively showing affection, peeling fruit for her, and feeding it to her.

It had become a habit.

But this time, Shu Yubai did not act the same way.

She only smiled slightly and asked, "Are you unhappy?"

Nan Xue asked, "Did she ask you to go with her to her studio?"

Nan Xue was asking about the studio situation.

Shu Yubai walked over, sighed softly, sat beside her, and leaned back on the sofa, looking up at the chandelier on the ceiling for a while. She said, "Yes. You know, I... it's hard to make a living just from selling paintings. Things are different now."

Nan Xue felt the weight and warmth beside her. She slightly turned, lowering her head, a strand of hair falling down, and asked Shu Yubai, "Why does it have to be her?"

Shu Yubai looked into Nan Xue's eyes and gently said, "It's her studio. She has connections. She can help me sell my work."

Nan Xue gazed at her eyes, which were dark and soft, as gentle as ever.

She couldn't help but move a little closer.

Shu Yubai was wearing only a light camel-colored cashmere dress, soft and warm. Being so close, Nan Xue could feel her warmth and the gentle rise and fall of her breathing. Light and soft.

Hugging her would be very comfortable.

She took Shu Yubai's hand, her cool fingertips and neatly trimmed white nails. Gently pinching Shu Yubai’s fingertips, she asked, "What does it feel like to be in a relationship with her?"

Nan Xue's breath lightly brushed against her ear, warm and faint.

Shu Yubai glanced at her, "Are you very curious?"