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.

it wouldn’t be as good

Maggie searching for Nathael’s finger despite

couldn’t help but say, “Even if you find it, the explosion might have damaged it. And if it’s infected, it can’t

“But what if

about what Ethan said.

help thinking. What if? What if it worked?

and quickly searched within Maggie’s indicated area.

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further back to the pavilion, letting

much longer?” Alex asked,

“Thirty–six seconds.”

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

“Mr. Harris!”

he asked hoarsely, his vision still

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

as he looked towards the

struggled to get up and walked towards the temple. His steps were

stopped him. “The temple is about to

Nathael said coldly,

the temple, Maggie and Ethan felt increasingly nervous

Maggie saw there were only twenty seconds

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

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

tears in her eyes, Maggie broke free from

seconds left, Ms. Adam!

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

a firm grip, he grabbed Maggie and tossed her a few

long strides.

her footing, Ethan had hurried

a backward glance,

that instant, a thunderous roar erupted, as though the earth had split apart.

the deafening noise and the scorching

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