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

now. It's

let's all

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

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

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

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

words fell, a buzz of criticism filled the room. People scrutinized the

it's just a good

convincing imitation, but still not the real

Paul a fake?

The murmurs grew louder.

that. Maybe Harper just wanted to surprise Grandpa and got a fake because she

actually invited to Paul's birthday party. It

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 around them enough since childhood. I know

of the guests were already convinced

Harper, who remained remarkably calm without any

don't you sit down and rest for a bit? You must

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

to humiliate you by sending a fake?"

Lily also frowned in displeasure, while Benjamin

up, "Sir Martin, the Mitchell family had no idea about the gift Harper sent. She...doesn't consult us on anything. Don't

to Grandpa, now!" Jack commanded

But Harper didn't move.

the Mitchells. Sure, Harper's our daughter, but everyone knows she was only brought back into the family last year. She usually keeps

desperate to distance herself 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."

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