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.

wouldn’t be as good as before, at least….

see Maggie searching for Nathael’s finger

say, “Even if you find it, the explosion might have damaged it. And if it’s

moving. “But

course she knew about what Ethan said.

help thinking. What if? What if

more and quickly

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moved further back to the pavilion, letting the doctor attend

much longer?” Alex asked, feeling anxious.

“Thirty–six seconds.”

impatient, noticing signs of Nathael waking up.

“Mr. Harris!”

slowly. Ignoring everything else, he asked hoarsely, his

about the one thing I wish he wouldn’t

guilty as he looked towards the

get up and walked towards the temple.

him. “The temple is about to explode; you

it go.” Nathael said

Maggie and Ethan felt increasingly nervous as their movements became faster and more

saw there were only twenty

formed on her nose; her throat tightened, and her fingers trembled.

to leave! We don’t have time!” Ethan stood up and yelled nervously, grabbing Maggie’s

wobbled and fell. Looking up, Maggie saw Nathael’s bloodied finger intact underneath

Maggie broke free from Ethan’s grip

Ms. Adam!

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

positioned himself between Maggie and the doorway. With a firm grip, he grabbed Maggie and tossed

long strides.

footing, Ethan had hurried

glance, they fled the temple.

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

the scorching hear and flying debris struck her hark

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