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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 as before,

Maggie searching for Nathael’s finger

might

moving. “But

knew about what Ethan said.

thinking. What if? What if it

say anything more and quickly searched within

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back to the pavilion, letting the doctor

Alex asked, feeling anxious.

“Thirty–six seconds.”

was impatient, noticing signs

“Mr. Harris!”

Ignoring everything else, he asked hoarsely, his

a grim expression. He’s asking about the one thing I wish he wouldn’t ask!

felt guilty as he looked towards the temple, stuttering,

get up and walked towards the temple. His steps were unbalanced, but he hastened his speed.

to explode; you can’t

it go.” Nathael said coldly, his

Ethan felt increasingly nervous as their movements became

the time, Maggie saw there were only twenty seconds left!

her throat tightened, and

up and yelled nervously, grabbing Maggie’s arm while leading her

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

eyes, Maggie broke free from Ethan’s grip

ten seconds left, Ms. Adam!

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

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

long strides.

her footing, Ethan had hurried to

a backward glance, they fled the

split apart. Rocks soared, and

ears rang with the deafening noise and the scorching hear and

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