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.

do you think?"

now. It's up to you,"

then let's all take

crystalline white, creating an atmosphere of stillness and serenity. The artist's brushwork was confident yet delicate, giving the landscape a sense of depth that seemed to pull the viewer

chorus of praise filled the room. Everyone expressed their admiration for the painting and felt

was abruptly shattered by 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 trying to make Sir Martin

Though an heiress in high society, she

the

like it's just a good

but still

a fake? Does her family

The murmurs grew louder.

next to Lucy, Lauren gently tugged at her shirt and said softly, "Lucy, don't say that. Maybe Harper just

party. It was Lucy who

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

guests were already convinced

remained remarkably calm without

don't you sit down and rest for a bit? You must be tired after standing

head. Then, he carefully put the oil painting aside, never taking her eyes

Mitchells trying to humiliate you by sending a

also frowned in displeasure, while

no idea about the gift Harper sent. She...doesn't consult us

Grandpa, now!" Jack

But Harper didn't move.

back into the family last year. She usually keeps to herself and isn't close with the family. This was certainly not our intention.

distance herself from

the tension. "Alright, this is my birthday party, and it's not the time to stir any trouble. Even if it's a good fake, I like it, and I

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