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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

see Maggie searching for Nathael’s finger

if you find it, the explosion might

hands kept moving. “But what if

course she knew about what Ethan

thinking. What if? What if it worked?

say anything more and quickly searched within Maggie’s indicated

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If It Worked

Alex moved further back to the pavilion,

longer?” Alex asked,

“Thirty–six seconds.”

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

“Mr. Harris!”

slowly. Ignoring everything else, he asked hoarsely,

the one thing I wish he

looked towards the temple,

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

about to explode;

Nathael said coldly,

felt increasingly nervous as their movements became

the time, Maggie saw there

throat tightened, and her fingers

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

wobbled and fell. Looking up, Maggie saw Nathael’s bloodied finger intact underneath it.

broke free from

left, Ms. Adam!

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

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

long strides.

had hurried

backward glance, they fled the

thunderous roar erupted, as though the earth had split apart. Rocks soared, and dust and smoke billowed amidst towering flames.

with the deafening noise and the scorching hear and flying

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