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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

surprised to see Maggie searching for Nathael’s finger

you find it, the explosion might have damaged it. And if it’s infected, it can’t be reattached.”

hands kept moving. “But

knew about what Ethan said.

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

anything more and quickly searched within

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the pavilion, letting the

Alex

“Thirty–six seconds.”

have to leave now!” Alex was impatient, noticing signs of Nathael waking

“Mr. Harris!”

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

the one thing I wish he

towards the

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

to explode; you can’t

Nathael said coldly, his eyes chilling.

and Ethan felt increasingly nervous as their movements became faster and

there were only twenty seconds left!

formed on her nose; her throat tightened, and her fingers trembled.

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

Looking up, Maggie saw

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

Ms.

the severed finger, Maggie tore a clean piece of fabric from her bandage and wrapped it

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

long strides.

regained her footing, Ethan had hurried to her side

glance,

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

deafening noise and the scorching

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