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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

surprised to see Maggie searching for Nathael’s finger despite

help but say, “Even if you find it, the explosion might have damaged it. And if it’s infected, it

hands kept moving. “But what if ….

she knew about what

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

say anything more and quickly searched within Maggie’s indicated area.

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If

passed. Alex moved further back to the pavilion, letting

much longer?” Alex

“Thirty–six seconds.”

leave now!” Alex was impatient, noticing signs

“Mr. Harris!”

he asked hoarsely, his vision still blurry.

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

he looked towards the

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

to explode; you can’t go

said coldly, his

increasingly nervous as their movements became faster and more

there

nose; her throat tightened, and her fingers

have to leave! We don’t have time!” Ethan stood up and

fell. Looking up, Maggie saw Nathael’s bloodied

tears in her eyes, Maggie broke free from

seconds left, Ms. Adam! Let’s go!”

a clean piece of fabric from her bandage and wrapped it carefully. Then she clutched it to her

firm grip, he grabbed Maggie and tossed her a few metres away.

long strides.

regained her footing, Ethan had

backward glance,

split apart. Rocks soared, and

ears rang with the deafening noise and the scorching

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