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?"

her eyes widening in question. She

cure a wound or disinfect it. On the contrary,

ground and said, "It doesn't matter. I do

I once read in 'The New England Journal of Medicine' that a man with diabetes hurt his finger while riding a bicycle. He sucked his thumb, hoping to stop the bleeding. As a result of that, he was

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

the cut is deep, you'll need tetanus shots. And if it's not properly

fear. It was just a small cut in her finger, and it only bled a little. Why was he

with the fear in her eyes

the medical kit, and squatted in

action reminded the two of them of the time when Erica

The memory just popped up, but

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

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

But it was nothing she couldn't

down 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 anything, he kissed

caught her by surprise and she didn't know how

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

you are trying to ease the pain by kissing me?

secretion of happy hormones, which can relieve pain. Also, the longer you kiss, the less

could decide, he pulled her in for

he was taking advantage

to let her wear any shoes in order to prevent her from entering the

on the carpet and watch the man clean up

on the floor, Matthew answered without raising his head, "Not everyone is as petty as you

am I?' But this time, it was really her mistake. She

"Ask."

it was inappropriate. So, she quickly revised. "Imagine that one of your good friends dies, but then suddenly comes

looked up at the depressed girl. He knew what she was talking about, so he cut