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,

to see Maggie searching for Nathael’s

explosion might have damaged it. And if it’s infected, it can’t be

“But

course she knew about what

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

anything more and quickly searched within

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What If

passed. Alex moved further back to the pavilion, letting the doctor attend to Nathael.

much longer?” Alex

“Thirty–six seconds.”

now!” Alex was impatient, noticing signs of Nathael waking up.

“Mr. Harris!”

everything else, he asked hoarsely, his vision

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

looked towards the

to get up and walked towards the temple. His steps were

about to explode; you

it go.” Nathael said coldly,

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

time, Maggie saw there were only

her throat tightened,

have time!” Ethan stood up and yelled nervously, grabbing Maggie’s arm while leading her outside.

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

eyes, Maggie broke free from Ethan’s grip

left, Ms. Adam!

severed finger, Maggie tore a clean piece of fabric from her bandage and wrapped it carefully. Then she clutched it to her chest as she dashed outside without glancing

doorway. With a firm grip, he grabbed Maggie and

long strides.

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

backward glance, they

the earth had split apart. Rocks soared, and

deafening noise and the

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