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.

body was in a near–upright position, he handed me

walked to another cabinet in the

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

at it, relieved. “Yes, that’s it.”

took a sip of water, feeling

negotiated a collaboration with Smith, and they agreed

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Moss furrowed his brow, interrupting me. “Do you think it’s the time to talk about medical equipment

immediately understand Moss’s point.

we can break free from William’s control, establish our

you almost died!” Moss yelled.

showed an abnormal shade of red, an expression of uncontrolled emotion

I was stunned.

“Moss?”

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

said, sounding

his arm again, his

going to tell

shared all the details of my communication

listening, Moss’s face

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

promised me the one trillion is already in. When the time comes, I’ll use the money

you say that one trillion would be invested

my lab?”

I feigned forgetfulness. “Oh, I have a headache;

performance without saying a

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

quickly took the cup from my hand.

he asked quietly,

my head with a bitter expression. “No more

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

I should continue the act.

by the way.” I suddenly remembered something, instinctively looking towards

“How long have I been

drawn, blocking any incoming

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

about seven hours.”

patted my chest in relief.

was worried about missing the delivery

was surprised. “So

number of infections, we can’t afford

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

and I’ll go for you.”