The story revolves around a young gymnast named Hiy. She lives with her abusive foster mother, Fran, who only cares about the paychecks she receives for taking care of Hiy. Fran is emotionally and physically abusive, making Hiy feel unloved and worthless. Hiy's dream is to become a professional gymnast, inspired by her idol, Simone Biles.
One day, Hiy meets her gymnastics coach, who discovers the abuse Hiy is suffering and decides to help her. The coach gets in touch with Child Protective Services (CPS), and Hiy is eventually allowed to move in with her coach.
As Hiy settles into her new home, she begins to heal and regain her confidence. Her coach is supportive and encouraging, helping Hiy to pursue her gymnastics dreams. The story ends on a positive note, with Hiy visiting her idol, Simone Biles, and receiving a surprise gift from her coach - the keys to her grandmother's old cupcake shop, which Hiy can now use to carry on her grandmother's legacy.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The protagonist, Hiy, is a gymnast who dreams of becoming a professional.
2. Hiy's parents were a surgeon and a psychiatrist who supported her gymnastics career.
3. Hiy's parents died in a car accident when she was young.
4. After her parents' death, Hiy was taken in by a foster mother named Fran.
5. Fran is abusive and only cares about the money she receives for being Hiy's foster mother.
6. Hiy is forced to sleep in the kitchen and do chores, and is often hungry.
7. Hiy meets a gymnastics coach who becomes her ally and helps her escape from Fran.
8. The coach, who is revealed to be a famous gymnast, helps Hiy achieve her dreams.
9. Hiy's idol is a gymnast named Simone Biles.
10. Hiy's coach helps her to stay with her and supports her gymnastics career.
11. Hiy's coach has a past experience of losing loved ones, which motivates her to help Hiy.
12. Hiy's coach gives her a new home and helps her to open a cupcake shop that was once her grandmother's.
13. Hiy's grandmother owned the cupcake shop and was a kind person who raised Hiy's coach.
14. Hiy's coach wants Hiy to carry on her grandmother's legacy by running the cupcake shop.
15. Hiy is grateful to her coach for giving her a happy place and supporting her dreams.
16. Fran is told to leave Hiy's new home and is no longer allowed to bother her.
17. Hiy is excited to start her new life with her coach's support.