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.

was in a near–upright position, he handed me the cup of

said, then walked to another cabinet in the ward, taking out a folder

it this?” He unfolded the folder and placed it

relieved. “Yes,

took a sip of water, feeling my dry

to Moss, “Did you read the contents of this contract? I negotiated

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

understand Moss’s point.

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

you almost died!” Moss

of red, an expression of uncontrolled

I was stunned.

“Moss?”

outburst, Moss covered his eyes with his

mind,” he said,

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

sat back down. “Weren’t you going to tell me about the medical equipment?” he asked.

suddenly felt excited and shared all the details of my communication with Smith

listening, Moss’s face darkened.

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

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

that one trillion would be

my lab?”

I feigned forgetfulness. “Oh, I have a headache; I can’t

performance without saying a word.

causing pain in the

cup from my

pain subsided, he asked

with a bitter expression. “No

one

I should continue

the way.” I suddenly

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

drawn, blocking any incoming light.

his watch, “It’s 1:20 in the morning now. You’ve been unconscious for

about seven hours.”

chest in relief.

about missing

Moss was surprised. “So

requested it. Given the increasing number of infections, we can’t afford to

the goods yourself tomorrow,” Moss said.

the location, and I’ll go for