Chapter 290 What If It Worked

“Thanks,” Maggie said while holding back her tears, determined not to cry.

I’ll find it!

I have to find it….

Ignoring her surroundings, Maggie kept searching near the table. Inside the temple, three large statues, each several metres tall, had collapsed, along with smaller statues of other deities, about half a metre tall,. falling on both sides.

The temple was already cramped, with only an incense burner, a table, and a few cushions.

Now, rubble from all directions had piled up, creating a chaotic scene in the once–small

space

“We’re running out of time, Ms. Adam!” Ethan helped her in moving rocks while keeping an eye on clock.

the

Maggie shook her head and whispered, “You go first.”

Frowning, Ethan pulled her up. “Mr. Harris risked his life for you, Ms. Adam. If something happens to you, how will we explain it to him?”

Maggie hesitated, then took the watch from Ethan’s hand. “There’s still a minute and twenty seconds; give

me some time.”

Ethan was frustrated and angry, but he found it hard to be harsh when he saw Maggie’s tearful eyes.

“What are you looking for? Let me help!”

Maggie nodded, kneeling back on the rubble. “A finger–Nathael’s finger.”

Just mentioning it brought tears to her eyes.

But Maggie knew she couldn’t cry now. She wiped her tears with her sleeve, her nose turning red as she continued searching.

She heard that a severed finger could be reattached if treated promptly.

it wouldn’t be as good as before,

surprised to see Maggie searching for Nathael’s finger despite

say, “Even if you find it, the explosion might have damaged it. And if it’s infected, it can’t be

moving. “But what if ….

about what Ethan said.

help thinking. What if? What

didn’t say anything more and quickly searched within Maggie’s indicated area.

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What If It

further back to the pavilion,

much longer?” Alex

“Thirty–six seconds.”

leave now!” Alex was impatient, noticing signs of

“Mr. Harris!”

else, he asked hoarsely, his vision still blurry.

He’s asking about the one thing I wish

towards the temple, stuttering, “M–Ms.

the

“The temple is about to explode; you can’t go back

go.” Nathael said coldly,

temple, Maggie and Ethan felt increasingly nervous as

saw there were only twenty seconds left!

on her nose; her throat tightened,

have time!” Ethan stood up and yelled nervously, grabbing Maggie’s arm while leading

fell. Looking up, Maggie saw Nathael’s

tears in her eyes, Maggie broke free from Ethan’s grip and ran

left, Ms. Adam! Let’s go!”

clean piece of fabric from her bandage and wrapped it carefully. Then she clutched

between Maggie and the doorway. With a firm grip, he grabbed Maggie and tossed her a few metres

long strides.

had hurried to her

a backward glance, they fled the temple.

thunderous roar erupted, as though the earth had split apart. Rocks soared, and dust and smoke billowed amidst towering

deafening noise and the scorching hear

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