Winning Her Heart back (Emelie and William)

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.

for being a disgrace to the profession. So much

breath hitched, and she asked quietly, "Have you seen

from anything related to law for a while. They

friends' eyes, and she forced a smile, even though

"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 so

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

drive an off-road vehicle by myself with a tent in

spoke casually, but Emelie wasn't

already well-off ten years ago. If you didn't love being a lawyer, why

her blood. There was no way she could

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

couldn't take it anymore and blurted, "Why are you pretending with

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