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.

do you think?" Paul looked at

the painting is yours now.

then let's all take

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 landscape a sense of depth that seemed to

Everyone expressed their admiration for the painting and felt lucky to be

was 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 Mr. Cardin's work? This feels like a trick, just trying to make

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

the room. People scrutinized the painting,

just

but still not the

Mitchell give Paul a fake? Does

The murmurs grew louder.

Harper just wanted to surprise Grandpa and got a fake because

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

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 were already

who remained remarkably

whispered, "Grandpa, why don't you sit down and rest

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

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

Scott and Lily also frowned in displeasure, while

about the gift Harper sent. She...doesn't

to Grandpa, now!" Jack commanded

But Harper didn't move.

she was only brought back into the family last year.

to distance herself from Harper, while Jack

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

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