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 looked

now. It's up

all take

snowy landscape, stunning 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 landscape a sense of depth

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

only came back from the countryside a year

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

the room. People scrutinized the painting, finding

just a

convincing imitation, but still

Paul a fake? Does her family

The murmurs grew louder.

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

invited to Paul's birthday party. It was Lucy

to fool everyone like this. My grandfather loves collecting oil paintings, and I've been around them enough since childhood. I know a fake

most of the guests were already convinced by

who remained remarkably calm without any hint of

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

smile, nodding his head. Then, he carefully put the oil painting aside, never taking

by sending a fake?" someone in the crowd

cold. Scott and Lily also frowned

the Martin family could respond, Jack spoke up, "Sir Martin, the Mitchell family had no idea about the gift Harper sent. She...doesn't consult

Grandpa, now!" Jack commanded

But Harper didn't move.

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

desperate to distance herself from Harper,

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 whatever Harper had gifted him,

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