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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

surprised to see Maggie searching

“Even if you find it, the explosion might have damaged it. And if it’s infected, it can’t be reattached.”

moving. “But what if

about what Ethan said.

thinking. What if? What if

quickly searched within Maggie’s

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

longer?” Alex asked, feeling anxious.

“Thirty–six seconds.”

have to leave now!” Alex was impatient,

“Mr. Harris!”

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

expression. He’s asking about the

as he looked towards the

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

him. “The temple is about to explode; you can’t go back in!”

let it go.” Nathael said coldly, his eyes chilling.

nervous as their movements became faster and more

saw there were

her throat tightened, and her fingers

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

fell. Looking up, Maggie saw

broke free from Ethan’s grip and ran towards the plaque.

Ms. Adam!

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

long strides.

regained her footing, Ethan had hurried to her side with his long

backward glance, they fled the temple.

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

and the scorching hear

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