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

water first,” he said, then walked to another cabinet in the ward, taking out a folder

He unfolded the folder and placed it

it, relieved. “Yes,

water, feeling my dry throat

contract? I negotiated a collaboration with Smith, and they agreed to supply us with medical equipment!

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interrupting me. “Do you think

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

an expression of uncontrolled emotion

I was stunned.

“Moss?”

an emotional outburst, Moss covered his eyes with

mind,” he said, sounding

again, his expression had

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

all the details of my communication with Smith with

listening, Moss’s face darkened.

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

“Given the current situation, his high price is justified. Anyway, Nathan has promised me the one trillion is already in. When the

that one trillion would

my lab?”

did I say that?” Feeling embarrassed, I feigned forgetfulness. “Oh, I have a headache; I can’t remember

watched my performance without saying a word.

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

cup from my hand.

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

my head with a

one trillion to me,” Moss

hesitated. Well, maybe I should continue the

the way.” I suddenly remembered something, instinctively looking

“How long have I

blocking

in the morning now. You’ve been

about seven hours.”

patted my chest in

I was worried about missing the delivery

surprised.

Given the increasing number of infections, we can’t afford to wait.”

me you’re going to pick up the goods yourself tomorrow,” Moss said. “I

me the location, and