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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.

if it wouldn’t be as good as

was surprised to see Maggie searching for Nathael’s

find it, the explosion might have damaged it. And if it’s infected,

hands kept moving. “But what

course she knew about what

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

more and quickly searched

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If

moved further back to the pavilion, letting the doctor attend

much longer?” Alex asked,

“Thirty–six seconds.”

impatient, noticing signs of Nathael

“Mr. Harris!”

he

He’s asking about the one

as he looked towards

towards the temple. His steps were unbalanced, but he

to explode; you can’t

go.” Nathael said coldly,

Maggie and Ethan felt increasingly nervous as their movements

saw there

throat tightened, and her fingers

to leave! We don’t have time!” Ethan stood up and yelled nervously, grabbing Maggie’s arm while

and fell. Looking up, Maggie

broke free from Ethan’s grip and ran

ten seconds left, Ms. Adam!

and wrapped it carefully. Then she clutched it to

firm grip, he grabbed Maggie and tossed her a

long strides.

regained her footing, Ethan had

a backward glance,

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

deafening noise and the scorching hear and

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