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?"

now. It's up to you,"

let's all take a

canvas. It revealed a snowy landscape, stunning in its simplicity. Mountains and rivers faded into the crystalline white, creating an atmosphere

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

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

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

the room. People

just a good

a convincing imitation, but still

Paul a fake? Does

The murmurs grew louder.

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

invited 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

the guests were already

Harper, who remained remarkably calm without any

don't you sit down and rest

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

to humiliate you by sending a fake?" someone in

frowned in

spoke up, "Sir Martin, the Mitchell family had no idea about the gift Harper sent.

to Grandpa,

But Harper didn't move.

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

distance herself from Harper, while Jack

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

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