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 as before, at least….

surprised to see Maggie searching for Nathael’s finger despite

it, the explosion might have damaged it.

hands kept moving. “But what

course she knew about what Ethan

thinking. What if? What if it worked?

and quickly searched within Maggie’s

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the

longer?” Alex asked, feeling

“Thirty–six seconds.”

impatient, noticing

“Mr. Harris!”

he asked hoarsely, his vision still blurry. “Where’s Maggic?”

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

looked towards the temple,

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

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

said coldly,

Maggie and Ethan felt increasingly nervous

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

on her nose; her throat

time!” Ethan stood up and yelled nervously, grabbing Maggie’s arm while leading her outside.

wobbled and fell. Looking up, Maggie saw Nathael’s bloodied finger intact

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

ten seconds left, Ms. Adam! Let’s

the severed finger, Maggie tore a clean piece of fabric from her bandage and wrapped it carefully. Then she clutched it to her

With a firm grip,

long strides.

her footing, Ethan had hurried to her side with his long

without a backward glance, they fled

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

the scorching hear and

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