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?"

in question. She did this every time she hurt

doesn't. There's nothing in the saliva that could cure a wound or disinfect it. On the contrary, the moisture and the protease in the saliva would most likely slow down the clotting. Your ideas are not scientific

stood her ground and said, "It doesn't matter. I do this all

He sucked his thumb, hoping to stop the bleeding. As

mouth fell open. "No way! You are just exaggerating." But Matthew looked very serious. There was no trace

tetanus shots. And if it's not properly handled, the wound will

Why was he threatening her with finger removal stories? She stammered,

satisfied with the fear in her eyes and

minutes with the medical kit, and squatted

action reminded the two of them of the time when Erica had

popped up, but she continued to watch

woman couldn't even take proper care of herself. Why did

a band aid on her finger, Matthew put away the medicine box and asked her

little." But it

back

on hers. It caught her by surprise and she didn't

He looked into her confused eyes and asked, "Didn't you

are trying to ease the pain by kissing me?

replied seriously, "Yes, it is. Kissing promotes the secretion of happy hormones, which can relieve pain. Also, the longer you kiss, the less pain you will

before she could decide, he pulled her in for another

like he was taking advantage

refused to let her wear any shoes in order to prevent her

the carpet and watch the man

the mess on the floor, Matthew answered without raising his head, "Not

'Humph! I'm petty, am I?' But this time, it was really her mistake. She

"Ask."

but on second thought, 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,

Matthew stopped what he was doing and looked up at the depressed girl. He knew what she was talking