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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, at least….

searching for Nathael’s finger despite the danger.

couldn’t help but say, “Even if you find it, the explosion might have damaged it. And if it’s infected, it can’t be

moving. “But what

she knew about what Ethan

help thinking. What if?

and quickly searched within Maggie’s

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Alex moved further back to the pavilion,

much longer?” Alex

“Thirty–six seconds.”

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

“Mr. Harris!”

else, he asked hoarsely, his vision still blurry.

asking about the one thing I wish he wouldn’t ask!

felt guilty as he looked towards

walked towards the temple. His steps were unbalanced, but he hastened his

him. “The temple is about to explode; you can’t

said coldly,

and Ethan felt increasingly nervous as their movements

saw there were only twenty seconds

her nose; her throat tightened, and her fingers

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

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

free from Ethan’s grip and ran towards the plaque.

seconds left, Ms. Adam! Let’s

from her bandage and wrapped it carefully. Then she clutched it to her chest as she dashed outside without glancing back.

a firm grip, he grabbed Maggie and tossed her

long strides.

Ethan had hurried to her side with his long

without a backward glance, they fled

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

noise and the scorching hear and flying

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