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.

what do you think?" Paul looked at

is yours now.

then let's all take

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

admiration for the

a really good copy? Harper only came back from the countryside a year ago. How could she possibly have Mr. Cardin's work?

speaker was Lucy White, the only daughter of the prestigious White family. Though an heiress in

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

it's just a good

a convincing imitation, but

a fake? Does her family

The murmurs grew louder.

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

birthday party. It was Lucy who

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

guests

Harper, who remained

you sit down and rest for a bit? You must

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

you by

and Lily also frowned in

could respond, Jack spoke up, "Sir Martin, the Mitchell family had no idea about the

apologize to Grandpa, now!"

But Harper didn't move.

into the family last year. She usually keeps to herself and isn't close with the family. This was certainly not our intention. It was

from

party, and it's not the time to stir any trouble. Even if it's a good fake, I like it, and I

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