True Love Waits

Chapter 1197 The Weaker Branch Breaks First

But it was too late. The glass fragment scratched Erica's hand. She cried out, "Ah!"

Blood oozed out from her finger.

Matthew grabbed her hand and walked her away from the broken glass.

But then, Erica stepped on the chocolate, slipped and fell back awkwardly. "Argh!"

Matthew pulled her up towards him, and Erica stumbled into his arms.

The kitchen floor was a complete mess.

Frowning, Matthew inspected Erica's hand. The cut was small, but the bleeding hadn't stopped.

"We should take care of that," he said, looking at the blood on her frail finger.

He swooped her up in his arms and strode out of the kitchen.

Surprised, Erica wrapped her hand around his neck and said, "Matthew, I can walk..." She only cut her finger. Her legs were still very much in working condition. There was no need for him to carry her. The man glanced at her coldly. "Do you want to draw a chocolate map on the carpet?"

She looked at her chocolate-stained feet. 'Oh, right.' The living room was fully carpeted. She would create a mess of it if she walked through. 'Oh well,' she thought, stealing a glance at the man.

He gently placed her on the sofa in the living room. Taking off her dirty shoes, he threw them into the trash can. "Wait here. I'll go get the medical kit."

"Okay." Erica casually placed her bleeding finger into her mouth and sucked on it.

Matthew grabbed her hand and scolded, "What are you doing?"

She gaped at him. "It hurts. If I suck on the wound, it would hurt less. Besides, sucking on it will disinfect the wound and stop the bleeding."

Matthew sighed. "Who told you that saliva stops bleeding?"

she asked, her eyes widening in question. She did this every time she

a wound or disinfect it. On the contrary, the moisture and the protease in the

But she stood her ground and said, "It doesn't

a man with diabetes hurt his finger while riding a bicycle. He sucked his thumb, hoping to stop the bleeding.

are just exaggerating." But Matthew looked very serious. There was no trace of humor in

don't believe me, continue to suck on the wound. If the cut is deep, you'll need tetanus shots. And if it's not properly handled, the wound will be infected, and

eyes went wide in fear. It was just a small cut in her finger, and it only bled a little. Why was he threatening her with finger removal stories? She stammered, "Wh-what are you waiting for?

her eyes and went

the medical kit, and squatted in front of

the two of them of

memory just popped up, but she continued to watch Matthew disinfect

scowled at the thought. This woman couldn't even take proper care of herself. Why did she have to

Matthew put away the medicine box and asked her gently, "Does it still

honestly, "A little." But it was

on one knee in front of her. He placed his hand on the back of her head and pulled her towards him. Before Erica could say

lips fell softly on hers. It caught her by surprise and she didn't know how to

Matthew withdrew. He looked into her confused eyes and asked, "Didn't

to ease the pain by kissing me? Is

Kissing promotes the secretion of happy hormones, which can relieve pain. Also, the longer you kiss, the less pain you will feel." His voice was low, deep and magnetic. But he sounded serious as well. 'Is he telling the

she could decide, he

like he was taking advantage of her

her wear any shoes in order to prevent her from entering

but to sit on the carpet and

Matthew answered without raising his head, "Not everyone is as petty as

I'm petty, am I?' But this time, it was really her mistake. She had no right to argue.

"Ask."

realized it was inappropriate. So, she quickly revised. "Imagine that one of your good friends dies, but then suddenly comes back to life one day. He doesn't contact you, but the reason is that he

He knew what she was talking about, so he cut right to the chase. "Is