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?" Paul

yours now. It's

let's all take

in its simplicity. Mountains and rivers faded into the crystalline white, creating an atmosphere of stillness and serenity. The artist's brushwork was confident yet delicate, giving the

filled the room. Everyone expressed their admiration for the

really good copy? Harper only came back from the countryside a year ago. How

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

of criticism filled the

just a

a convincing imitation, but

give Paul a fake? Does her

The murmurs grew louder.

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

party. It was Lucy

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

most of the guests were

who remained remarkably calm without any hint of

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

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

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

turned cold. Scott and Lily also frowned

had no idea about the gift Harper sent. She...doesn't consult us on anything. Don't worry. I will teach

apologize to Grandpa, now!" Jack commanded

But Harper didn't move.

the wrong idea about the Mitchells. Sure, Harper's our daughter, but everyone knows she was only brought back into the family last year. She usually keeps to herself and isn't

was desperate to distance herself from Harper, while Jack also

Paul's voice cut through 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 appreciate it." Paul's words were clear. He was happy with

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