Chapter 597

Helen boarded the high-speed train and couldn't stop crying as tears streamed down her face. Three days after returning to the law firm, she handed in her resignation to Alexander. She told him she wanted to go home and spend more time with her parents. No matter how good her career was, her parents needed her more. Alexander urged her to think it over carefully and not act on impulse. But Helen had made up her mind. She was an only child, and her parents weren't getting any younger. After everything they had worried about because of her, it would be selfish to continue like this. Alexander asked, "Are you sure this isn't about a relationship?" Helen shook her head. "No, it's purely a personal decision. I just want to go home." He gave her a month to reconsider, hoping she wouldn't make a rash decision. He valued her talent and wanted to keep her at the firm. Helen felt guilty for not repaying his mentorship, but her desire to go home outweighed everything else. Once the idea t