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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,

was surprised to see Maggie searching for Nathael’s

but say, “Even if you find it, the explosion might have damaged it. And if

hands kept moving. “But what if ….

knew about what Ethan said.

thinking. What if? What if it

more and quickly searched within Maggie’s indicated

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to the pavilion, letting the doctor attend

much longer?” Alex

“Thirty–six seconds.”

Alex was impatient,

“Mr. Harris!”

he asked hoarsely,

expression. He’s asking about the

he looked towards the temple, stuttering, “M–Ms.

the temple. His steps were unbalanced, but he hastened

him. “The temple is about to explode;

let it go.” Nathael said coldly, his eyes

nervous as their movements became

the time, Maggie saw there were only twenty seconds

nose; her throat tightened, and her fingers

time!” Ethan stood up and yelled

plaque wobbled and fell. Looking up, Maggie

free from

left, Ms. Adam! Let’s go!”

of fabric from her bandage and wrapped it

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

long strides.

regained her footing, Ethan had hurried to her side

a backward glance, they fled the temple.

earth had split apart. Rocks soared, and dust and

noise and the scorching hear

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