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

was surprised to see Maggie searching for

couldn’t help but say, “Even if you find it, the explosion might

moving. “But what

course she knew about what Ethan

couldn’t help thinking. What if? What if it

more and quickly searched within Maggie’s indicated

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the pavilion, letting the doctor attend to Nathael.

longer?” Alex

“Thirty–six seconds.”

have to leave now!” Alex was impatient,

“Mr. Harris!”

he

about the one

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

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

temple is about to explode; you

it go.” Nathael said coldly,

the temple, Maggie and Ethan felt increasingly nervous as their movements

the time, Maggie saw there were only twenty seconds

her throat tightened, and her fingers trembled.

We don’t have time!” Ethan stood up and yelled nervously, grabbing Maggie’s arm while leading her

a wooden plaque wobbled and fell. Looking up, Maggie saw

free from Ethan’s grip and ran towards the

left, Ms. Adam! Let’s

severed finger, Maggie tore a clean piece of fabric from her bandage and wrapped it carefully.

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

long strides.

the time Maggie regained her footing, Ethan had hurried to her side with

without a backward glance, they fled

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

noise and the scorching hear and flying debris struck her hark

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