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Chapter 290

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.

be as good as

was surprised to see Maggie searching for Nathael’s finger despite the

but say, “Even if you find it, the explosion might have damaged it. And if

kept moving. “But what if ….

course she knew about

What if?

say anything more and quickly searched within Maggie’s

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moved further back to the pavilion,

longer?” Alex asked, feeling anxious.

“Thirty–six seconds.”

to leave now!” Alex was impatient, noticing signs

“Mr. Harris!”

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

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

as he looked towards the

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

to

let it go.” Nathael said

and Ethan felt increasingly nervous as

at the time, Maggie saw there were only twenty

her throat

We don’t have time!” Ethan stood up and

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

from Ethan’s grip

Ms. Adam! Let’s

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

Maggie and the doorway. With a firm grip, he

long strides.

footing, Ethan had hurried to her

glance, they fled

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

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

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