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 as

Maggie searching for Nathael’s finger despite the danger.

“Even if you find it, the explosion might have damaged it. And if it’s infected, it can’t be

kept moving. “But

about what Ethan said.

What

didn’t say anything more and quickly

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What If It

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

Alex asked, feeling

“Thirty–six seconds.”

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

“Mr. Harris!”

else, he asked hoarsely, his vision still

expression. He’s asking about the one

towards the

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

is about to explode; you can’t go back in!”

Nathael said coldly, his eyes

felt increasingly nervous as their movements became faster and more

the time, Maggie saw there were only twenty seconds left!

formed on her nose; her throat

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

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

free from

ten seconds left, Ms.

wrapped it carefully. Then she clutched it to her chest as she dashed outside without glancing back.

grip, he grabbed Maggie and tossed her a few

long strides.

had

glance, they

split apart. Rocks soared,

deafening noise and the scorching hear and flying

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