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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

surprised to see Maggie searching

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

“But what

knew about

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

and quickly searched

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back to the pavilion, letting the doctor

longer?” Alex asked, feeling anxious.

“Thirty–six seconds.”

now!” Alex was impatient, noticing signs

“Mr. Harris!”

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

He’s asking about the one

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

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

stopped him. “The temple is about to explode; you can’t

Nathael said coldly, his

nervous as their movements became faster

Maggie saw there were only

nose; her throat tightened, and

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

wobbled and fell. Looking up, Maggie saw

free from

left, Ms.

it carefully. Then she clutched

firm grip, he grabbed Maggie

long strides.

the time Maggie regained her footing, Ethan had hurried to her side with

backward glance, they

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

the deafening noise and the scorching hear and flying debris

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