Chapter 121

Lila nodded, trusting Ryker's words. "If you really like it, I can lend it to you for a few days. It's a shame some parts were damaged, though—it can't be repaired domestically," she said sincerely. He laughed as he returned the camera to her. "What are you talking about? You can't just lend out your wife!" She was speechless. "Getting to touch it a couple of times is thrilling enough for me." She continued to remain silent and massaged her temples. His words were indeed strange. "I've seen your work. You have real talent, and I'm sure you'll go far one day," Ryker praised without reservation. Lila blinked, surprised and a little delighted by the compliment from a senior in the field. Before she could thank him, her peripheral vision caught someone standing not far away. Her movements paused briefly as she looked over. Leyla's gaze was sharp, but when Lila looked directly at her, her expression didn't change. Lila frowned slightly and spoke after a moment. "We met two years a