I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin)

Chapter 74

Chapter 74 Apologize

Scott and Lily smiled, clearly, as son and daughter-in-law, were the first to give a gift. It was a beautifully crafted wood cane for Paul.

"Happy birthday, Dad. We wish you well," Scott and Lily said.

Paul nodded with a smile, "Good."

Next was Benjamin, who presented a unique chessboard custom-made from top-quality emeralds.

Then, Harper followed with an oil painting.

She handed it to Paul, saying, "Grandpa, happy birthday."

Paul approached the painting, clearly delighted. Everyone could sense his fondness for Harper, and they all knew the connection between Paul and the Mitchells, so no one suspected anything.

Paul looked down and asked with surprise, "Harper, is this...a Vincent Cardin?"

Vincent Cardin was a famous artist, one of Paul's favorites since he was young.

Harper nodded. "Do you like it, Grandpa?"

"Like it? I love it! Harper, this gift means the world to me. I've wanted this painting for years, but I never won it at auction."

Paul said excitedly, showing his deep appreciation for Harper. Scott and Lily smiled, clearly pleased as well.

"I'm glad you love it, Grandpa," Harper said with a gentle smile, feeling happy herself.

"Would Sir Martin mind if we all take a look?" someone suggested.

think?" Paul

the painting is yours now. It's up to you,"

then let's all take

Mountains and rivers faded into the crystalline white, creating an atmosphere of stillness and serenity. The artist's brushwork was confident yet delicate, giving the landscape a sense of depth

their admiration for the painting and

"Is this a really good copy? Harper only came back from the countryside a year ago. How could she possibly have

the prestigious White family. Though an heiress in high society, she

her words fell, a buzz of criticism filled the room.

just

imitation, but still not the

Ms. Mitchell give Paul a fake? Does her family

The murmurs grew louder.

at her shirt and said softly, "Lucy, don't say that. Maybe Harper just wanted to

wasn't actually invited to Paul's birthday party. It

"It's one thing to be considerate, but it's another to fool everyone like this. My grandfather loves

of the guests

eyes turned to Harper, who remained

whispered, "Grandpa, why don't you sit down and rest for

nodding his head. Then, he carefully

Martin, was the Mitchells trying to humiliate you by sending a fake?" someone in the

Scott and Lily also frowned in displeasure,

anyone from the Martin family could respond, Jack spoke up, "Sir Martin, the Mitchell family had no idea about the

to Grandpa, now!"

But Harper didn't move.

Mitchells. Sure, Harper's our daughter, but everyone knows she was only brought back into the family last year. She usually keeps to herself and isn't

desperate to distance herself from Harper, while Jack also felt

it's not the time to stir any trouble. Even if it's

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