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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.

it wouldn’t be as good as before, at least….

was surprised to see Maggie searching for Nathael’s

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

kept moving. “But what

course she knew about

couldn’t help thinking. What if?

anything more and quickly searched within

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

longer?” Alex asked, feeling

“Thirty–six seconds.”

was impatient, noticing signs of

“Mr. Harris!”

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

expression. He’s asking about the

as he looked towards the temple, stuttering, “M–Ms.

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

temple is about to explode; you

let it go.” Nathael said coldly,

nervous

there were only

her throat tightened, and her

have time!” Ethan stood up and yelled nervously, grabbing

fell. Looking up, Maggie saw Nathael’s

in her eyes, Maggie broke free from Ethan’s grip

seconds left, Ms. Adam!

finger, Maggie tore a clean piece of fabric from her bandage and wrapped it carefully. Then she clutched it to her chest as she dashed outside without glancing back.

Maggie and the doorway. With a firm grip, he

long strides.

time Maggie regained her footing, Ethan had

glance, they

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

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

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