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

breath hitched, and she asked quietly, "Have

to law for

and she forced a

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

casual tone. "I'm rich enough. I won't die if I

road trip through the northwest. I'll drive an off-road vehicle by myself with a tent in the back. I can stop wherever I

but Emelie wasn't

You were already well-off ten years ago. If you didn't love being a lawyer, why would you choose such a demanding and often

her job. With her parents and grandparents all being lawyers, it was in her blood. There was no way she could give

lawyer anymore. I've been carrying

take it anymore and blurted, "Why are

drink. The minty

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