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

searching for Nathael’s finger despite the danger.

it, the explosion might have damaged

“But what if

about

help thinking. What

quickly searched within Maggie’s indicated

1/4

29 May GG

290 What If It Worked

time passed. Alex moved further back to the pavilion,

Alex

“Thirty–six seconds.”

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

“Mr. Harris!”

he asked hoarsely, his

about the one thing

as he looked towards

He struggled to get up and walked towards the temple. His

“The temple is about to explode; you

let it go.” Nathael said coldly, his eyes

the temple, Maggie and Ethan felt increasingly nervous as their

time, Maggie saw there were only twenty seconds left!

her throat

up and yelled nervously, grabbing Maggie’s arm while leading her

plaque wobbled and fell. Looking up, Maggie saw Nathael’s bloodied

from Ethan’s grip and ran towards the plaque.

ten seconds left, Ms.

from her bandage and wrapped it carefully. Then she clutched it to

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

long strides.

had hurried to her side with his

glance,

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

with the deafening noise and the scorching hear

2/4

If

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255