The Alms I Gave, the Slap I Got

The Alms I Gave, the Slap I Got

Cordelia Gu spent ten years as a wandering monk after her mother's death, sacrificing everything to fund two boys' educations. On Aldric's graduation day—coinciding with the end of her penance and her family's arrival to bring her home—he publicly humiliated and rejected her, unaware of her true identity. The arrival of the Gu Group's vice president to escort her home marks the turning point in her fortunes.