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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

surprised to see Maggie searching for Nathael’s finger despite the

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

kept moving. “But what if ….

she knew about what Ethan said.

help thinking. What if? What if it

and quickly

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Alex moved further back to the pavilion, letting

longer?” Alex asked, feeling anxious.

“Thirty–six seconds.”

impatient, noticing signs of Nathael

“Mr. Harris!”

eyes slowly. Ignoring everything else, he asked hoarsely, his vision still blurry. “Where’s

about the one thing I wish

looked towards the temple, stuttering, “M–Ms.

gaze darkened. He struggled to get up and walked towards the

to explode;

it go.” Nathael said coldly, his eyes

Ethan felt increasingly nervous as their movements became faster and

the time, Maggie saw there were only twenty seconds

throat

up and

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

in her eyes, Maggie broke free from Ethan’s grip and ran towards the

seconds left, Ms. Adam! Let’s go!”

fabric from her bandage and wrapped it carefully. Then she clutched it

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

long strides.

her footing, Ethan had hurried

a backward glance, they

roar erupted, as though the earth had split apart.

and the scorching hear and flying debris struck her hark

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