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?"

"It doesn't?" she asked, her eyes widening in question. She did this every time she hurt her fingers

Matthew shook his head.

"No, it 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 at all."

Erica felt kind of stupid. But she stood her ground and said, “It doesn't matter. I do this all the time.

He had to explain further.