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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.

if it wouldn’t be as good as

surprised to see Maggie searching for Nathael’s

explosion might have damaged it.

kept moving. “But what if ….

knew about what Ethan

couldn’t help thinking. What if? What if it worked?

and quickly searched within Maggie’s

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moved further back to the pavilion, letting the doctor attend to Nathael.

Alex

“Thirty–six seconds.”

now!” Alex was impatient,

“Mr. Harris!”

slowly. Ignoring everything else, he asked hoarsely, his

the one thing I wish he wouldn’t

felt guilty as he looked towards

towards the temple. His steps were

is about to explode; you can’t

let it go.” Nathael said

Maggie and Ethan felt increasingly nervous as their movements became faster and more frantic.

time, Maggie saw there were only twenty seconds

formed on her nose; her throat tightened,

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

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

from Ethan’s grip and

left, Ms. Adam! Let’s go!”

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

and the doorway. With a firm grip, he grabbed Maggie and tossed her a few metres

long strides.

Maggie regained her footing, Ethan had hurried

without a backward glance,

instant, a thunderous roar erupted, as though the earth had split apart. Rocks soared, and dust and smoke

the deafening noise and the scorching hear and

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