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.

near–upright position, he handed

cabinet in the ward, taking out a folder from

He unfolded the folder and

glanced at it, relieved. “Yes, that’s it.”

sip of water, feeling my dry throat

you read the contents of this contract? I negotiated a collaboration with Smith, and

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brow, interrupting me. “Do you think it’s the

immediately understand Moss’s point.

With this batch of medical equipment, we can break free from William’s control, establish our own lab, and save

you almost died!” Moss yelled.

of red, an expression of

I was stunned.

“Moss?”

covered his eyes with his hand before I could fully comprehend.

mind,” he said, sounding weary.

lowered his arm again, his expression had returned to normal.

sat back down. “Weren’t you going to tell me

felt excited and shared all the details of my communication

Moss’s

payment, for just a hundred sets of equipment. Why doesn’t this Smith just go rob a

justified. Anyway, Nathan has promised me the one trillion is already in.

say that one trillion would be invested

my lab?”

forgetfulness. “Oh, I have

performance without

the wound. Reality

took the cup from my hand.

asked quietly,

head with a bitter expression. “No more pretending.”

to transfer that one trillion to me,” Moss said.

Well, maybe I

suddenly remembered something,

“How long have I

drawn, blocking any incoming light.

checked his watch, “It’s 1:20 in the morning

about seven hours.”

patted my chest

about missing the delivery time

was surprised.

increasing number of infections, we can’t afford to

goods yourself tomorrow,” Moss

the location, and I’ll