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.

as good as before,

see Maggie searching for Nathael’s finger despite the

find it, the explosion might have damaged it. And if it’s infected, it

kept moving. “But what if

she knew about

What if? What if

say anything more and quickly searched within

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290 What If

to the pavilion,

longer?” Alex asked,

“Thirty–six seconds.”

leave now!” Alex was impatient, noticing signs of

“Mr. Harris!”

slowly. Ignoring everything else, he asked hoarsely,

He’s asking about the one thing I wish he wouldn’t

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

the temple. His steps were unbalanced, but

is about to explode; you can’t

said

nervous as their movements became

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

nose; her throat tightened, and her fingers trembled.

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

then, a wooden plaque wobbled and fell. Looking up, Maggie saw Nathael’s

tears in her eyes, Maggie broke free from

Ms. Adam! Let’s

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

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

long strides.

Ethan had hurried to her

backward glance,

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

the scorching hear and flying debris

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