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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 before, at

was surprised to see Maggie searching for Nathael’s finger

if you find it, the explosion might have damaged it. And if it’s infected, it can’t be

“But what if

about

help thinking. What if? What if

quickly

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further back to the pavilion, letting the

longer?” Alex asked, feeling

“Thirty–six seconds.”

was impatient, noticing

“Mr. Harris!”

his eyes slowly. Ignoring everything else, he asked hoarsely, his vision

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

guilty as he looked towards the temple, stuttering, “M–Ms. Adam

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

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

Nathael said coldly, his eyes chilling.

Ethan felt increasingly nervous as their movements became faster and more

time, Maggie saw there were only

on her nose; her throat tightened, and her fingers trembled.

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

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

in her eyes, Maggie broke free from

left, Ms. Adam! Let’s go!”

the severed finger, Maggie tore a clean piece of fabric from her bandage and wrapped it carefully. Then she clutched

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

long strides.

her footing, Ethan had hurried to her

glance, they fled the temple.

though the earth had split apart. Rocks soared, and dust and smoke billowed

noise and the scorching hear and flying debris struck her

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