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 good as before, at least….

Maggie searching for Nathael’s finger despite the

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

hands kept moving. “But what if

knew about what

couldn’t help thinking. What

quickly searched within Maggie’s indicated

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What If

to the pavilion, letting the doctor

longer?” Alex asked, feeling

“Thirty–six seconds.”

to leave now!” Alex was impatient,

“Mr. Harris!”

everything else, he asked

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

looked towards

and walked towards the temple. His steps

stopped him. “The temple is about to

it go.” Nathael said coldly, his eyes

the temple, Maggie and Ethan felt increasingly nervous as their

time, Maggie saw there were only twenty seconds

formed on her nose; her throat tightened, and her fingers

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

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

eyes, Maggie broke free from Ethan’s

ten seconds left, Ms. Adam! Let’s go!”

and wrapped it carefully. Then she clutched it to her chest as she dashed outside without glancing

grip, he grabbed Maggie and tossed

long strides.

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

backward glance, they fled the temple.

earth had split apart. Rocks soared, and dust

the

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