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 the cup of water.

first,” he said, then walked to another cabinet in the ward, taking out a folder from one of the drawers.

unfolded the folder and

at it, relieved. “Yes, that’s it.”

water, feeling my dry

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

immediately understand Moss’s point.

this batch of medical equipment, we can break free from

almost died!” Moss

of red, an expression of uncontrolled emotion

I was stunned.

“Moss?”

his eyes

said, sounding

his arm again, his expression had returned to

going to tell me about

all the details of my communication with

Moss’s face

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

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

that one trillion would

my lab?”

forgetfulness.

silently watched my performance without saying

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

the cup from

asked quietly, “Are you

with a bitter expression. “No

that one trillion to me,” Moss

I should

the way.” I suddenly remembered something, instinctively looking

window. “How long have

curtain was drawn, blocking

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

about seven hours.”

my chest in

I was worried about

Moss was surprised. “So soon?”

number of infections, we can’t afford to

up the goods yourself tomorrow,” Moss said. “I definitely have to go,”

me the location, and I’ll go for you.”