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?"

eyes widening in question. She did this every time she

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

she stood her ground and said, "It

bicycle. He sucked his thumb, hoping to stop the bleeding. As a result of that, he was infected with an oral bacteria called Eikenella Corrodens. Finally, they had to cut

But Matthew

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

her finger, and it only bled a little. Why was

was satisfied with the fear in her

was back in two minutes with the medical kit, and squatted

took out the disinfectant spray. The action reminded the two of them of the time when Erica had

it much thought. The memory just popped up, but she continued

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

Matthew put away the medicine box and

But it was nothing she

on the back of her head and pulled her towards him. Before Erica could say anything, he

her by surprise and she didn't know how

He looked into her confused eyes and

saying that you are trying to ease the

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

decide, he pulled her in

was taking advantage of

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

the carpet and watch the man clean up the kitchen.

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

petty, am I?' But this time, it was really

"Ask."

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

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