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

asked quietly,

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

and she forced a smile, even though she had never been

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

plates, speaking in a casual tone. "I'm rich enough. I won't die if I lose a professional skill. It's really no

I can travel... I've always wanted to take a road trip through the northwest. I'll drive an off-road vehicle by myself with a

spoke casually, but Emelie wasn't

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

in her blood. There was no way she could give it

tried to deny it. "People's passions change over time. I just don't like being a lawyer anymore. I've been carrying the weight of the legal family legacy for so long, and

blurted, "Why are you

lowering her head to sip her drink.

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