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

see Maggie searching for Nathael’s finger despite

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

moving. “But

about

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

and quickly searched within Maggie’s indicated area.

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

longer?” Alex asked,

“Thirty–six seconds.”

was impatient, noticing

“Mr. Harris!”

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

the one thing

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

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

to explode; you

go.” Nathael said coldly, his

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

saw there

on her nose; her throat tightened, and her fingers trembled.

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

free from Ethan’s grip and

Ms. Adam! Let’s go!”

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

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

long strides.

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

glance, they fled the temple.

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

with the deafening noise and the scorching hear and flying debris

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