Chapter 380 I've Been Holding Back

• Krista ran from the Hopkins residence, collapsing to the ground outside. She hugged her knees tightly, tears streaming down her face.
• Her life had been harsh from the beginning—she grew up without parents and endured bullying at Heartshares. Later, her aunt took her in and brought her to the Fontaines, but her aunt's constant work left Krista alone and vulnerable. She became a target for the Fontaines' mistreatment, making her shy and fearful.
• The school wasn't any better. Her quiet nature made her an easy target for bullies, and no one ever came to her defense.