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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.

if it wouldn’t be as good as

searching

if you find it, the explosion might have damaged

“But

course she knew about what Ethan said.

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

quickly

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moved further back to the pavilion, letting the doctor attend to

much longer?” Alex asked, feeling

“Thirty–six seconds.”

impatient, noticing signs of Nathael waking up.

“Mr. Harris!”

Ignoring everything else, he asked hoarsely, his vision still

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

he looked towards the temple,

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

him. “The temple is about to explode; you

go.” Nathael said coldly, his eyes chilling.

temple, Maggie and Ethan felt increasingly nervous as their movements

there were

throat tightened,

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

and fell. Looking up, Maggie saw Nathael’s bloodied finger intact underneath it.

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

seconds left, Ms. Adam! Let’s

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

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

long strides.

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

a backward glance,

instant, a thunderous roar erupted, as though the earth had split apart. Rocks soared, and

noise and the scorching hear and flying debris struck her

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