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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 as before, at least….

surprised to see Maggie searching for Nathael’s

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

kept moving. “But what if

knew about what Ethan

thinking. What if? What if

quickly searched within Maggie’s indicated area.

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the pavilion, letting the doctor attend to

Alex asked,

“Thirty–six seconds.”

have to leave now!” Alex was impatient, noticing signs of Nathael

“Mr. Harris!”

he asked hoarsely, his

He’s asking about the one

felt guilty as he looked towards the temple,

towards the temple. His steps were unbalanced, but he

is about to explode; you can’t go

Nathael said coldly, his eyes chilling.

felt increasingly nervous as their movements became faster

time, Maggie saw there were only twenty

on her nose; her throat

Ethan stood up and

and fell. Looking up, Maggie saw Nathael’s bloodied finger intact

in her eyes, Maggie broke free from Ethan’s

ten seconds left, Ms.

and wrapped it carefully. Then she clutched

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

long strides.

regained her footing, Ethan had hurried to her side

without a backward glance, they fled the temple.

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

the scorching hear and flying debris struck her

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