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

searching for Nathael’s finger despite the

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

kept moving. “But

knew about what

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

quickly searched within Maggie’s indicated

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If It

the pavilion, letting the doctor attend to

much longer?” Alex asked, feeling

“Thirty–six seconds.”

to leave now!” Alex was impatient, noticing signs of

“Mr. Harris!”

Ignoring everything else, he asked hoarsely, his vision still

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

towards the

get up and walked towards the temple. His steps were unbalanced, but he hastened

to explode; you can’t go back

go.” Nathael said coldly, his

increasingly nervous

the time, Maggie saw there

nose; her throat tightened, and her fingers

don’t have time!” Ethan stood up and yelled nervously, grabbing Maggie’s arm while

a wooden plaque wobbled and fell. Looking up, Maggie saw Nathael’s

in her eyes, Maggie broke free from Ethan’s grip and ran towards the plaque.

seconds left, Ms. Adam!

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

the doorway. With a firm grip, he

long strides.

time Maggie regained her footing, Ethan had hurried

a backward glance, they fled the

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

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

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