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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, at least….

was surprised to see Maggie searching for Nathael’s

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

moving. “But what if

course she knew about what

thinking. What if? What if it

and quickly searched within Maggie’s

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back to the pavilion, letting

much longer?” Alex asked, feeling anxious.

“Thirty–six seconds.”

to leave now!” Alex was impatient, noticing

“Mr. Harris!”

eyes slowly. Ignoring everything else, he asked hoarsely, his vision still blurry. “Where’s Maggic?”

had a grim expression. He’s asking about the one thing I wish he

as he looked towards

gaze darkened. He struggled to get up and walked towards the temple.

about to explode; you can’t go back

let it go.” Nathael said coldly,

Ethan felt increasingly nervous

the time, Maggie saw there were only

nose; her throat tightened, and her fingers

don’t have time!” Ethan stood up and yelled nervously,

up, Maggie saw Nathael’s bloodied finger intact underneath

from Ethan’s grip and ran towards the plaque.

Ms. Adam!

the severed finger, Maggie tore a clean piece of fabric from her bandage and wrapped it carefully. Then she clutched it to her chest as

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

long strides.

Ethan had hurried to

a backward glance, they fled

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

rang with the deafening noise and the scorching hear and

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