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.

if it wouldn’t be as good

was surprised to see Maggie searching for Nathael’s

help but say, “Even if you find it, the explosion might have damaged it. And if

kept moving. “But what if ….

knew about

she couldn’t help thinking. What if? What

say anything more and quickly searched within Maggie’s indicated

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Alex moved further back to the pavilion,

Alex

“Thirty–six seconds.”

now!” Alex was impatient, noticing signs of

“Mr. Harris!”

opened his eyes slowly. Ignoring everything else, he asked hoarsely,

a grim expression. He’s asking about the one thing

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

and walked towards the temple. His

is about to explode;

it go.” Nathael said coldly,

the temple, Maggie and Ethan felt increasingly nervous

there were only twenty

nose; her throat tightened, and

have to leave! We don’t have time!” Ethan stood up

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

Maggie broke free from Ethan’s grip and ran towards the

seconds left, Ms. Adam! Let’s

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

firm grip, he grabbed Maggie

long strides.

had hurried to her side

a backward glance, they fled

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

the deafening noise and the scorching hear

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