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

yours now.

let's all take

its simplicity. Mountains and rivers faded into the crystalline white, creating an atmosphere of stillness and serenity.

of praise filled the room. Everyone expressed their admiration for the painting and felt lucky to be viewing

this a really good copy? Harper only came back from the countryside a year

Though an heiress in high society, she had also made a name

criticism filled the room. People scrutinized the painting,

like it's just a good

imitation, but still not the

Mitchell give Paul a fake? Does her

The murmurs grew louder.

her shirt and said softly, "Lucy, don't say that. Maybe Harper just wanted to surprise Grandpa and got a

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

you really are too 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 grandfather loves collecting oil paintings, and I've been

that, most of the guests

remained remarkably calm without any

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

carefully put the oil painting

the Mitchells trying to humiliate you by sending a

Lily also frowned in displeasure, while Benjamin glanced at the speaker

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 teach her a lesson when

to Grandpa, now!" Jack

But Harper didn't move.

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

from Harper, while

it's not the time to stir any trouble. Even if it's a good fake, I like it, and I appreciate it." Paul's words were clear. He was happy with whatever Harper had

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