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

to see Maggie searching for Nathael’s finger despite

it, the explosion might have damaged

hands kept moving. “But what if ….

course she knew about what

What if? What if it worked?

more and quickly searched

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What If

back to the pavilion, letting the doctor attend

much longer?” Alex asked, feeling anxious.

“Thirty–six seconds.”

to leave now!” Alex was impatient, noticing signs of Nathael waking

“Mr. Harris!”

opened his eyes slowly. Ignoring everything else, he

expression. He’s asking about the one thing I

felt guilty as he looked towards

to get up and walked towards the temple. His steps were unbalanced, but he hastened

to explode; you

it go.” Nathael said coldly, his eyes chilling.

nervous as their movements became faster and more frantic.

at the time, Maggie saw there were only twenty seconds left!

her nose; her throat tightened, and her

stood up and yelled nervously, grabbing Maggie’s arm

and fell. Looking up,

broke free from Ethan’s

left, Ms.

finger, Maggie tore a clean piece of fabric from her bandage and wrapped it carefully. Then she clutched it to her chest

and the doorway. With a firm grip,

long strides.

her footing, Ethan had hurried to her side with his

a backward glance,

thunderous roar erupted, as though the earth had split apart. Rocks soared,

and the scorching hear and flying debris struck

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