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.

be as

surprised to see Maggie searching for

might have damaged it.

hands kept moving. “But what if ….

knew about what Ethan

What if?

more and quickly searched within Maggie’s indicated area.

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If

Alex moved further back to the pavilion, letting the

longer?” Alex asked,

“Thirty–six seconds.”

Alex was impatient, noticing signs

“Mr. Harris!”

his eyes slowly. Ignoring everything else, he asked hoarsely, his vision still blurry. “Where’s Maggic?”

expression. He’s asking about the one thing I wish

he looked towards the temple, stuttering, “M–Ms. Adam

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

to

go.” Nathael said coldly, his eyes

the temple, Maggie and Ethan felt increasingly nervous as their movements became faster and more frantic.

Maggie saw there were only twenty

her throat tightened, and her

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

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

broke free from Ethan’s grip

Ms. Adam! Let’s go!”

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

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

long strides.

footing, Ethan had hurried to her side

a backward glance, they fled

had split apart. Rocks soared, and dust and smoke billowed amidst towering

ears rang with the deafening noise and the scorching hear and flying debris

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If It Worked

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