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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.

wouldn’t be as good

Maggie searching for Nathael’s finger despite the

the explosion might have damaged it. And if

“But what if

about

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

more and quickly searched within Maggie’s indicated

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

longer?” Alex asked, feeling anxious.

“Thirty–six seconds.”

have to leave now!” Alex was impatient, noticing

“Mr. Harris!”

else, he

He’s asking about the one thing I wish he

felt guilty as he looked towards the

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

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

let it go.” Nathael said coldly, his

the temple, Maggie and Ethan felt increasingly nervous as their

the time, Maggie saw there were

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

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

then, a wooden plaque wobbled and fell. Looking up, Maggie saw

broke free from Ethan’s grip and

seconds left, Ms. Adam! Let’s

piece of fabric from her bandage and wrapped it carefully. Then she clutched it

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

long strides.

time Maggie regained her footing, Ethan had

without a backward glance, they fled the temple.

had split apart. Rocks soared,

rang with the deafening noise and the scorching hear and flying debris struck

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