Chapter 830 Never Come Back

Emelie and Mona were both stunned.

Ashley stirred her drink slowly, watching as the once-separated colors blended together.

"I think I have PTSD," she said, referring to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

She explained, "After I regained the ability to walk, I went back to the law firm. I thought that I could return to work as usual, so I took on a divorce case. But as soon as I stepped into the courtroom, I broke out in a cold sweat and couldn't say a single word."

Ashley smiled wryly. "Luckily, it was just a procedural hearing and I didn't have to defend my clients. My clients handled it themselves. Otherwise, I would have embarrassed the entire legal profession."

Emelie remained silent.

Ashley had once been the brightest star in the legal world, known for winning almost every case she took on. She was a true legend, outshining even Beathan.

now, here she was, mocking herself for being a disgrace to

and she asked quietly, "Have you seen a

anything related to law for a while. They said that my condition isn't great and that

and she forced a smile, even

"I've been a lawyer for nearly ten years, and honestly, I've been worn out for a while. This might be a good opportunity to retire early. I can work behind the

"I'm rich enough. I won't die

an off-road vehicle by myself with a tent in the back. I can stop wherever

spoke casually, but Emelie wasn't

well-off ten years ago. If you didn't love being a lawyer, why would you choose such a demanding and often thankless profession? And why would you work so hard at it

There was no way she could give it up so easily. She was just trying

deny it. "People's passions change over time. I just don't like being a lawyer anymore. I've been carrying

take it anymore and blurted, "Why are

silent, lowering her head to sip her drink. The minty flavor was

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