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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.

be as good as before, at least….

see Maggie searching for Nathael’s finger despite the danger.

explosion might have damaged it. And

“But what

course she knew about what

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

didn’t say anything more and quickly searched within

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

longer?” Alex asked,

“Thirty–six seconds.”

impatient,

“Mr. Harris!”

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

the one thing I wish he

he looked towards the temple,

He struggled to get up and walked towards the

temple is about to explode; you can’t go back in!”

said coldly, his eyes

nervous as their movements

saw there were

on her nose; her throat

stood up

Looking up, Maggie saw Nathael’s bloodied

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

left, Ms. Adam!

it carefully. Then

the doorway. With a firm grip, he grabbed

long strides.

regained her footing, Ethan had hurried

a backward glance, they fled the

though the earth had split apart. Rocks soared, and dust and smoke billowed

noise and the scorching

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