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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.

it wouldn’t be as good as

searching for

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

kept moving. “But what

knew about what Ethan said.

What if? What if

more and quickly searched within

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

longer?” Alex asked, feeling anxious.

“Thirty–six seconds.”

Alex was impatient, noticing signs

“Mr. Harris!”

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

He’s asking about the one thing I wish

he looked towards the temple,

and walked towards the temple.

to explode; you

go.” Nathael said coldly, his

nervous as their movements became faster and

there

her nose; her throat tightened,

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

then, a wooden plaque wobbled and fell. Looking up, Maggie

Maggie broke free from Ethan’s grip and ran towards the

Ms. Adam!

finger, Maggie tore a clean piece of fabric from her bandage and wrapped it carefully.

With a firm grip, he grabbed Maggie

long strides.

her footing, Ethan had hurried to her side with his long

backward glance, they fled the

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

ears rang with the deafening noise and the scorching hear and flying debris struck her

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