Let’s start all over again,shall we?

Chapter 290

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.

wouldn’t be as good as

see Maggie searching

“Even if you find it, the explosion might have damaged

hands kept moving. “But

about

thinking. What if? What if it worked?

and quickly searched within Maggie’s indicated

1/4

29 May GG

If

Alex moved further back to the pavilion, letting

much longer?” Alex asked,

“Thirty–six seconds.”

now!” Alex was impatient, noticing signs of

“Mr. Harris!”

else, he asked

had a grim expression. He’s asking about the one thing I wish he wouldn’t ask!

guilty as he looked towards

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

temple is about to

Nathael said coldly, his eyes

nervous

there were only twenty seconds

formed on her nose; her throat tightened,

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

fell. Looking up, Maggie saw

eyes, Maggie broke free from Ethan’s grip and ran towards

seconds left, Ms.

from her bandage and wrapped it carefully. Then she clutched it to her chest

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

long strides.

Maggie regained her footing, Ethan had hurried to

glance, they fled the

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

with the deafening noise and the scorching hear and flying debris struck her

2/4

What If It

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255