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 looked

is yours now.

all take a

canvas. It revealed a snowy landscape, stunning in its simplicity. Mountains and rivers faded into the crystalline white, creating an atmosphere of stillness and serenity. The artist's brushwork was confident yet delicate,

Everyone expressed their admiration for the

a skeptical voice. "Is this a really good copy? Harper only came back from the countryside a year ago. How could she possibly have Mr. Cardin's work? This feels like a trick, just

White, the only daughter of the prestigious White family. Though an heiress in high society, she had also made a name

filled the room. People

like it's just a

imitation, but still not

a fake? Does her family

The murmurs grew louder.

"Lucy, don't say that. Maybe Harper just wanted to surprise Grandpa and got a fake because she couldn't get the real

to Paul's birthday party. It was Lucy who brought her

said with an air of superiority. "It's one thing to be considerate, but it's another to fool everyone

most of the guests were already

remained remarkably calm without any

over to Paul and whispered, "Grandpa, why don't you sit down and rest for a bit? You must be tired after standing for

a smile, nodding his head. Then, he carefully put the oil painting aside, never taking

humiliate you by sending a fake?" someone in the crowd

Scott and Lily also frowned in displeasure, while Benjamin glanced at

the gift Harper sent. She...doesn't

Grandpa, now!" Jack commanded

But Harper didn't move.

knows she was only brought back into the family last

desperate to distance herself from Harper, while

if it's a good fake, I like it, and I appreciate it." Paul's words were clear. He was happy

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