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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

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

kept moving. “But what if

knew about what

thinking. What if? What

and quickly searched within

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290 What If

Alex moved further back to the

longer?” Alex asked,

“Thirty–six seconds.”

to leave now!” Alex was impatient,

“Mr. Harris!”

everything else, he asked

He’s asking about the

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

to get up and walked towards the temple. His steps were unbalanced, but he hastened

about to

said coldly, his eyes

nervous as their movements became faster and more

the time, Maggie saw there

on her nose; her throat tightened, and her fingers

time!” Ethan stood up and yelled nervously,

plaque wobbled and fell. Looking up, Maggie

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

ten seconds left, Ms. Adam! Let’s

and wrapped it carefully. Then she clutched it to her chest as she dashed outside without glancing back.

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

long strides.

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

backward glance, they

erupted, as though the earth had split apart.

the deafening noise and the scorching hear and flying debris struck her

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