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.

was, mocking herself for being a disgrace to the

breath hitched, and she asked quietly,

to stay away from anything related to law for a while. They said that

the worry in her friends' eyes, and she forced a smile, even though she had never

"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 scenes and just handle paperwork. No more courtrooms. I think that's not

some food onto Emelie and Mona's plates, speaking in a casual tone. "I'm rich enough. I won't die if I lose a professional skill. It's really no big

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

casually, but

ago. If you didn't love being a lawyer, why would you choose such a demanding and often

lawyers, it was in her blood. There was no way she could give it up so easily. She was just trying

time. I just don't like being a lawyer anymore. I've been carrying the weight of the legal family legacy

anymore and blurted,

head to sip her drink. The minty flavor

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