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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

see Maggie searching for Nathael’s

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

“But

knew about what

What if? What if it

anything more and quickly

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If It Worked

further back to the pavilion, letting the doctor attend to Nathael.

longer?” Alex

“Thirty–six seconds.”

impatient, noticing signs of Nathael

“Mr. Harris!”

Ignoring everything else, he asked hoarsely, his vision still

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

towards

towards the temple. His steps were unbalanced,

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

Nathael said coldly, his eyes

temple, Maggie and Ethan felt increasingly nervous as their movements became faster and more

there were only twenty seconds

nose; her throat tightened, and her fingers

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

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

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

left, Ms. Adam! Let’s go!”

her bandage and wrapped it carefully. Then she clutched it to her chest

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

long strides.

time Maggie regained her footing, Ethan had hurried to her side

without a backward glance, they

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

the deafening noise and the scorching hear and flying debris struck

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