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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,

Maggie searching for

might have damaged it.

kept moving. “But what if ….

about

help thinking. What if? What if it worked?

quickly searched within Maggie’s

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further back to the pavilion, letting the doctor attend to Nathael.

much longer?” Alex asked,

“Thirty–six seconds.”

was impatient,

“Mr. Harris!”

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

expression. He’s asking about the

looked towards the

walked towards the temple.

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

let it go.” Nathael said

the temple, Maggie and Ethan felt increasingly nervous as their movements became faster and more

Maggie saw there were only twenty seconds left!

nose; her throat

don’t have time!” Ethan stood up

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

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

left, Ms. Adam! Let’s go!”

clean piece of fabric from her bandage and wrapped it carefully. Then she clutched it to her chest as she dashed outside

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

long strides.

the time Maggie regained her footing, Ethan had

without a backward glance, they

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

and the scorching

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