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 me the cup of

to another cabinet in

He unfolded the folder and placed it on my legs.

it, relieved. “Yes,

took a sip of water, feeling my dry throat

Moss, “Did you read the contents of this contract? I negotiated a collaboration with Smith, and they agreed to supply us with medical

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

didn’t immediately understand

equipment, we can break free from William’s control, establish our own lab, and save many

you almost died!” Moss yelled.

of red, an expression of uncontrolled

I was stunned.

“Moss?”

Moss covered his eyes with his hand before I could

said, sounding weary.

his arm again, his expression had returned to

tell

all the details of my communication with Smith

listening, Moss’s

sets of equipment. Why doesn’t this

waved it off, “Given the current situation, his high price is justified. Anyway, Nathan has promised me the one trillion is

trillion would be invested in

my lab?”

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

silently watched my performance without saying

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

cup from my hand.

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

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

that one trillion

hesitated. Well, maybe I should continue

by the way.” I suddenly

long have

was drawn, blocking any incoming

checked his watch, “It’s 1:20 in the

about seven hours.”

my chest

worried about missing the delivery

was surprised. “So

requested it. Given the increasing number of

the goods yourself tomorrow,” Moss said. “I definitely have to go,” I replied. “No, Moss, don’t.”

location, and I’ll go for