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.

you think?"

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

let's all take a

and rivers faded into the crystalline white, creating an atmosphere of stillness and serenity. The artist's brushwork was confident

expressed their admiration for

from the countryside a year ago. How could she possibly have Mr. Cardin's work? This feels like a trick,

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

a buzz of criticism filled the room. People scrutinized the painting,

like it's just

imitation, but still not the real

give Paul a fake? Does

The murmurs grew louder.

just wanted to surprise Grandpa and

Paul's birthday party. It was Lucy who

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

that, most of the guests

remained remarkably calm without any hint

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

Paul replied with a smile, nodding his head. Then, he carefully put the oil painting

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

expression turned cold. Scott and Lily also frowned in displeasure,

the gift Harper sent. She...doesn't consult us on anything. Don't worry. I will

to Grandpa, now!"

But Harper didn't move.

into the family last year. She usually keeps to herself and isn't

was desperate to distance herself from Harper,

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,

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