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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.

as good

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

find it, the explosion might have damaged it.

hands kept moving. “But what if ….

course she knew about what Ethan

What if? What if it

say anything more and quickly searched within Maggie’s indicated area.

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What If It Worked

back to the

Alex asked, feeling anxious.

“Thirty–six seconds.”

impatient,

“Mr. Harris!”

Ignoring everything else, he

grim expression. He’s asking about the one thing I wish he

looked towards the temple, stuttering, “M–Ms. Adam

and walked towards the temple. His steps

is about to explode; you can’t go

Nathael said coldly, his eyes

Ethan felt increasingly nervous as their movements

saw there

formed on her nose; her throat tightened, and her fingers trembled.

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

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

eyes, Maggie broke free from Ethan’s

ten seconds left, Ms.

fabric from her bandage and wrapped it carefully. Then she

Maggie and the doorway. With a firm grip, he grabbed Maggie

long strides.

her footing, Ethan had hurried to her

a backward glance,

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

and the scorching hear

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