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.

mocking herself for being a disgrace to the profession. So much

breath hitched, and she asked quietly, "Have

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

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

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.

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

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

but

didn't love being a lawyer, why

grandparents all being lawyers, it was in her blood. There was no way she could give it up so easily. She was just trying to put on a brave

lawyer anymore. I've been carrying the weight of the legal family legacy for so

and blurted, "Why are you

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

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