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?"

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

doesn't. There's nothing in the saliva that could cure a wound or disinfect it. On the contrary, the moisture and the protease

of stupid. But she stood her ground and said, "It doesn't matter. I do this all the

He sucked his thumb,

Matthew looked very serious. There was no trace of humor in

deep, you'll need tetanus shots. And if it's not properly handled,

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

fear in her eyes and went upstairs to get the

two minutes with the medical kit,

reminded the two of them of the time when Erica had

much thought. The memory just popped up,

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

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

little." But it was nothing

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

It caught her by

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

are trying to ease the pain

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

she could decide, he pulled her in for

was taking advantage

any shoes in order to prevent her

on the carpet and watch the man

without raising his head, "Not everyone

am I?' But this time, it was really her mistake. She had no right to argue. "Matthew, can I ask you a

"Ask."

Na-" She was about to use Nathan as an example, 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, but the reason is

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