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.

a near–upright position, he handed me the cup

walked to another cabinet in the ward, taking

it this?” He unfolded the folder and placed it on my

relieved. “Yes, that’s

a sip of water, feeling my dry

I negotiated a collaboration

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furrowed his brow, interrupting me. “Do you think it’s the time to

immediately understand Moss’s point.

you happy, Moss? With this batch of medical equipment, we can break free from William’s control, establish

almost died!”

red, an expression of uncontrolled emotion that

I was stunned.

“Moss?”

the verge of an emotional outburst, Moss covered his eyes with his hand before I could fully

said, sounding

he lowered his arm again, his expression

to tell me about the medical

all the details

listening, Moss’s face darkened.

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

has promised me the

you say that one trillion would be invested

my lab?”

forgetfulness. “Oh, I have

watched my performance without saying

overacted, as I accidentally moved my arm, causing pain in the wound. Reality took over the act, and I grimaced in

quickly took the cup

asked quietly,

a bitter

to transfer that one trillion to

Well, maybe I

way.” I suddenly remembered something, instinctively looking

window. “How long have I been unconscious now?”

blocking any incoming light.

1:20 in the morning now. You’ve been

about seven hours.”

patted my chest in

fortunately. I was worried about

Moss was surprised. “So soon?”

number of infections, we can’t afford to

goods yourself tomorrow,” Moss said. “I definitely have to go,” I replied. “No, Moss,

location, and I’ll go for you.”