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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 before, at least….

searching for

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

moving. “But what if ….

course she knew about what

What if?

and quickly searched within Maggie’s indicated

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back to the pavilion, letting the doctor attend

Alex asked, feeling

“Thirty–six seconds.”

now!” Alex was impatient, noticing signs of Nathael waking up.

“Mr. Harris!”

opened his eyes slowly. Ignoring everything else, he asked

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

looked towards the temple,

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

temple is about to explode;

it go.” Nathael said

felt increasingly nervous as their movements became faster

saw there were only twenty seconds

throat

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

Looking up, Maggie saw Nathael’s bloodied finger intact

broke free from

left, Ms. Adam! Let’s

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

firm grip, he grabbed

long strides.

regained her footing, Ethan had hurried to her side with his

backward glance,

split apart.

with the deafening noise and the

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