The Luna Is Gone

Chapter 85

Diana’s pov

I blinked my eyes and said, “Because William can’t stand Lewis’s cruelty?”

Moss smiled and said, “Diana, you’re too naive.” Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

I was stunned.

When I realized it, the elevator door opened.

Moss walked out first, and I quickly followed him.

“What do you mean? Am I wrong? William…”

Moss suddenly stopped.

He lowered his voice and said, “Too many people here. Keep your voice down.”

I was even more confused.

Moss sighed helplessly.

“The reason why they fight is naturally conflicts of interest. As for trial and justice, that’s what the police need to do.” Moss added, as if afraid I wouldn’t understand, “After all, William is the leader of the world’s largest gang.”

My blood seemed to coagulate in an instant. I stood still, my ears buzzing.

Those helpless girls and innocent lives who have become targets flashed before my eyes…

Was William also doing this kind of business?

“Diana…” Moss looked at me, as if a hint of worry flashed through his eyes.

But soon, that bit of worry disappeared, as if I had misread it.

His smile calmed down a lot. “I’m just saying it. Don’t think too much. The most important thing now is to develop a cure for the Enigma virus.”

When I heard about the Enigma virus, I suddenly came to my senses.

I felt like I was crazy. How could I suspect Uncle Reed, who has taken care of me since childhood?

William has always wanted to develop an antidote to the Enigma virus to save people. How could he run a dark business like this?

“You really scared me just now.” I frowned at Moss and said seriously, “Uncle Reed is important to me. Don’t make such a joke again.”

Moss smiled and didn’t say anything more.

Afterwards, I handed Moss the formula and identified three components for him to match with the Enigma virus before leaving the laboratory.

I needed to go back to the office. I still had an injury on my neck.

Although Nathan has treated me, his medication would make me heal slowly.

As Healer, I thought I would soon meet Nathan. If I had a wound on my neck like Diana, it would inevitably arouse his suspicion.

I had put a modified medicine in the office. As long as the wound was not very

serious, it could heal in a few minutes.

I came out of the elevator and walked towards my office.

Suddenly, I stopped.

I widened my eyes in surprise–

I saw Ryley sitting on the floor, leaning against the door of my office, with his eyes closed.

“Ryley?”

I called out softly.

I thought Ryley wouldn’t hear, but he opened his eyes the next second.

The moment he saw me, his eyes flickered with confusion, then quickly brightened. Then, he stood up holding onto the door, as if wanting to walk towards me.

But soon,

he realized something. His outstretched leg stepped back, and his eyes regained their previous reverence.

I walked quickly to Ryley.

“Why are you here?” I asked, looking at his face. It was not difficult to see that he had not rested well for a long time. His whole body was filled with fatigue.

“My injury healed three days ago,” Ryley explained. “You said I had to wait until my injury healed before I could appear in front of you.”

I was stunned for a moment, as if realizing there was indeed such a thing…..

“That’s a good news,” I said as I pushed the door open. “Come in.”

Ryley followed me and said, “But I didn’t find you.”

So he could only guard at the entrance of my office?

I felt a little guilty, turned around, scratched my nose and said, “Ah… I’ve been to the Blood Shadow Pack these days. They have what I want, so…”

Before I could finish speaking, Ryley’s eyebrows furrowed together.

“You didn’t tell me,” he said.

“Um…you’re injured. You should have a rest,” I said.

“I should protect you!” Ryley growled urgently.

I was startled.

“Ryley…”

“I’m sorry.”

Just as I was about to say something, Ryley lowered his eyes and apologized to me. “No, you didn’t do anything wrong,” I said. “I didn’t consider it carefully. William sent you to protect me, but I acted alone without telling you. If anything really goes wrong with me, it will implicate you in punishment, so I should be the one who apologizes.”

I thought this would make Ryley feel better, but he took a step back and a hint of panic flashed in his eyes.

“I didn’t mean that, 1…” Ryley stuttered and didn’t even dare to look into my eyes. “1 wanted to protect you, not out of fear of punishment.”

I was stunned.

Since the day I met Ryley, I could clearly feel that he held a different view towards many of my decisions, but he had never expressed it openly.

Even his attitude towards me has always been respectful.

So all along, I thought he didn’t like me and had to put away his impatience just because of William’s orders.

But now it seemed that he also cared about me?

I felt even more guilty. I didn’t know what to say to express my apologies, so I said, “I assure you, this is the last time. Before I take any action in the future, I will tell you first, Okay?”

Ryley pursed his lips, but his expression did not ease. Instead, he looked more solemn than before.

After a while, I heard him whispering, “If it’s really something important, you don’t have to tell me.”

“Let’s see.” I didn’t delve into Ryley’s words, but smiled and said, “Anyway, I won’t let you miss me again.”

I patted Ryley’s shoulder, but as I looked up, I pulled on the wound on my neck.

I took a deep breath in pain.

Upon hearing this, Ryley immediately shifted his gaze from the ground to my face, then to my neck. His finally flattened eyebrows furrowed again.

I quickly waved my hand and said, “It’s not a big deal. I’ll just apply some medicine.”

I turned around and took out the medicine box from the cabinet. After taking out the ointment, I began to untie the gauze wrapped around my neck.

I didn’t know how Nathan tied the knot. I untied it for a while but still couldn’t make it.

A warm hand lightly touched the back of my neck.

I turned around and saw Ryley’s hand resting in the air.

Seeing me staring at him, he bent his fingers.

“Can I help you?” He asked.

I smiled brightly and said, “Of course.”

With Ryley’s help, I quickly removed the gauze and applied the ointment.

My wound quickly healed, leaving only a small red mark, as if bitten by a mosquito.

I breathed a sigh of relief. I should be able to deceive Nathan now.

After treating the wound, Ryley left.

And I stayed in the office, handling the work I had accumulated over the past few days.

Moss told me that he had known what ingredients were effective against the Enigma virus. I immediately started developing an antidote.

Of course, during this time, I have been keeping an eye on my phone.

I thought Nathan would want to see me, or more precisely, Healer.

However, I waited for a whole day without receiving any message or phone call from

him.

Around 7 pm, my phone finally rang.

I immediately answered it, not even realizing that it was my original phone.

Almost subconsciously, I called out Nathan’s name.

The other side fell silent for a few seconds, and a deep but distinctly different voice sounded.

“Diana, it’s me.”

“… Marc?” I froze for a few seconds.

Marc exclaimed on his phone, “Hmm,” and then asked, “Have you been in contact with Nathan lately?”

“I…” I didn’t know if I should tell Marc about what happened in Blood Shadow Pack. I was afraid if I said it, Marc might worry about me.

“Anyway, you go home first. I have something to tell you,” Marc said.

“Ah… okay.”

After coming out of the laboratory, I drove back home.

Marc and April were both there, sitting on the sofa in the living room.

Seeing me return, both of them looked hesitant.

My heart trembled and I said, “Is anything wrong with Lionel?”

April immediately shook her head and said, “Don’t worry, Lionel is doing well.”

I breathed a sigh of relief.

“So you found me because…?”

Marc handed me an envelope and said, “Diana, Nathan and Avia are getting engaged

next week. This is their invitation letter. It was just delivered this evening.