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

yours now. It's up to you," she

all take a

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

the room. Everyone expressed their admiration for the painting and felt lucky

Harper only came back from the countryside a year ago. How could she possibly have Mr. Cardin's work? This

speaker was Lucy White, the only daughter of the prestigious White family. Though an heiress in

the room. People

like it's just

a convincing imitation, but still not the real

a

The murmurs grew louder.

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

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

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

of the guests were already

Harper, who remained remarkably calm without any hint of

"Grandpa, why don't you sit down and

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

to humiliate you by sending

Scott and Lily also frowned in displeasure,

family could respond, Jack spoke up, "Sir Martin, the Mitchell family had no idea about the gift Harper sent. She...doesn't consult us on anything. Don't worry. I will

to Grandpa, now!" Jack commanded

But Harper didn't move.

brought back into the

distance herself from Harper, while

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

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