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.

it wouldn’t be as good as before, at

was surprised to see Maggie searching for Nathael’s finger despite the danger.

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

“But

course she knew about what Ethan

thinking. What if? What if it

and quickly searched within Maggie’s indicated

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moved further back to the

Alex asked,

“Thirty–six seconds.”

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

“Mr. Harris!”

slowly. Ignoring everything else, he asked hoarsely, his

expression. He’s asking about the one thing

towards

gaze darkened. He struggled to get up and walked towards the temple. His steps were unbalanced, but

him. “The temple is about to explode; you can’t go back

it go.” Nathael said coldly, his eyes

and Ethan felt increasingly nervous as their

time, Maggie saw there were only twenty seconds left!

formed on her nose; her throat tightened, and

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

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

free from Ethan’s grip and ran towards

ten seconds left, Ms. Adam!

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

doorway. With a firm grip,

long strides.

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

without a backward glance, they fled the temple.

split apart. Rocks soared, and dust and smoke

the scorching hear and flying debris

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