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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

was surprised to see Maggie searching

the explosion might have damaged it. And if

moving. “But

about what

she couldn’t help thinking. What if? What

anything more and quickly searched within

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further back to the pavilion,

much longer?” Alex asked, feeling anxious.

“Thirty–six seconds.”

was impatient, noticing

“Mr. Harris!”

everything else, he asked hoarsely, his vision still

had a grim expression. He’s asking about the one thing I wish he wouldn’t ask!

looked towards the temple, stuttering,

up and walked towards the

is about to explode;

Nathael said coldly, his eyes

nervous as

Maggie saw there were only twenty

nose; her throat tightened,

Ethan stood up and yelled nervously, grabbing Maggie’s arm while leading her outside.

plaque wobbled and fell. Looking up, Maggie saw Nathael’s bloodied

Maggie broke free from Ethan’s grip and ran

seconds left, Ms.

bandage and wrapped it carefully. Then

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

long strides.

Maggie regained her footing, Ethan had hurried

without a backward glance, they fled the

split apart. Rocks

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

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