Joan Lentz stood still, her body swaying slightly, filled with deep regret. She hadn't expected the fire to burn herself.
She had studied calligraphy for decades, completed her apprenticeship in childhood, gained some fame in adulthood, and gradually made a name for herself in the calligraphy world. People respected her wherever she went, and she had no negative news. She was known for her fairness and responsibility throughout the calligraphy community.
Now, due to her accusation of a teacher cheating, her many years of hard-earned reputation were destroyed overnight. She could not accept this!