The Luna Is Gone by Angelique Quinn

Chapter 128

Diana’s pov

Gradually regaining consciousness, I felt sore all over.

Struggling to open my eyes, the intense light made it hard to adapt.

The hospital air, a blend of medicinal scent and disinfectant, surrounded me. Turning my head slowly, I saw a familiar figure by the bedside.

It was Moss.

His eyes closed, seemingly in a light slumber.

I attempted to speak, but my throat felt unusually dry.

After clearing my throat, I managed to utter, “Moss?”

Moss abruptly opened his eyes, looking at me in confusion.

After a few seconds of staring, he seemed to comprehend and sighed softly.

“You’re finally awake,” he said, then asked, “How do you feel now?”

I shook my head.

Trying to sit up, the overall body ache forced me to abandon the idea.

“Not great,” I honestly admitted. “I’m in pain all over. What happened? Why am I in the hospital?”

“Don’t you remember?” Moss stood up to pour water.

I furrowed my brows, “My brain is a mess right now. I vaguely recall going to a hotel to sign a contract. After leaving the hotel, I…”

“You were hit by a black car. Concussion, multiple bruises. The driver was drunk and has been taken to the police station.”

Moss spoke while adjusting the angle of the bed and placing the water on the bedside

table.

I recalled the powerful impact and the dizziness. Fear surged within me.

But soon, my thoughts shifted, ignoring the pain. I grabbed Moss’s arm, “My contract… did you see my contract?”

Moss’s gaze lingered on my hand grabbing his for a few seconds. “Don’t worry about it now.”

He continued to adjust the bed.

in a near–upright position,

in the ward,

folder and placed it on

relieved. “Yes,

sip of water, feeling my dry

this contract? I negotiated a collaboration with Smith, and they agreed to supply us with medical equipment!

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“Do you think it’s the time to talk about medical equipment now?”

didn’t immediately understand Moss’s point.

we can break free from William’s control,

almost died!” Moss

eyes showed an abnormal shade of red, an expression of uncontrolled emotion that I had never

I was stunned.

“Moss?”

emotional outburst, Moss covered his eyes with his hand before I could fully

mind,” he said, sounding

arm again, his expression had returned to normal.

tell me about

details of

listening, Moss’s

a hundred sets of equipment. Why doesn’t this Smith just

it off, “Given the current situation, his high price is justified. Anyway, Nathan has promised me the one trillion is already in. When the time comes, I’ll use the money

one trillion would be invested

my lab?”

embarrassed, I feigned forgetfulness. “Oh,

watched my performance without saying a word.

accidentally moved my arm, causing pain in the wound. Reality took over the

cup from my hand.

the pain subsided, he asked quietly, “Are you done pretending?”

my head with a bitter expression. “No

remember to transfer that one trillion to me,” Moss

maybe I should continue the act.

suddenly remembered something, instinctively looking towards

long have I been

was drawn, blocking any incoming light.

the morning now. You’ve been

about seven hours.”

my chest

I was worried about missing the

was surprised. “So soon?”

the increasing number of infections, we

me you’re going to pick up the goods yourself tomorrow,” Moss

location, and I’ll go