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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

surprised to see Maggie searching for

it, the explosion might have damaged it.

moving. “But what if

she knew about what Ethan said.

help thinking. What if? What

more and quickly searched within Maggie’s indicated

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further back to the pavilion, letting the doctor

much longer?” Alex asked,

“Thirty–six seconds.”

was impatient, noticing signs of Nathael waking

“Mr. Harris!”

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

grim expression. He’s asking about the one

towards the temple, stuttering, “M–Ms.

up and walked towards the temple.

is about to explode; you can’t

said

nervous as their movements became

the time, Maggie saw there were only twenty

her nose; her throat tightened, and

to leave! We don’t have time!” Ethan stood up and

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

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

ten seconds left, Ms. Adam! Let’s

her bandage and wrapped it carefully. Then she clutched it to her

Maggie and the doorway. With a firm grip, he grabbed Maggie and tossed her a

long strides.

had hurried to her side with his

without a backward glance, they fled the temple.

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

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

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