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 looked at

yours now. It's up to you,"

then let's all take a

canvas. It revealed a snowy landscape, stunning in its simplicity. Mountains and rivers faded into the crystalline white, creating an atmosphere of stillness and serenity. The

room. Everyone expressed their admiration

only came back from the countryside a year ago. How

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

her words fell, a buzz of criticism filled the room. People scrutinized the painting, finding fault after

just a

but still

a fake? Does her

The murmurs grew louder.

softly, "Lucy, don't say that. Maybe Harper just wanted to surprise Grandpa and got a fake because she couldn't get the real one. Maybe

to Paul's birthday party. It was

with an air of superiority. "It's one thing to be considerate, but it's another to fool everyone like

guests were already

who remained remarkably calm without

and rest for a bit? You must be tired after standing for

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

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

and Lily also frowned in displeasure, while Benjamin

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

Grandpa, now!"

But Harper didn't move.

everyone knows she was only brought back into the family last year. She usually keeps to herself and isn't close with the

was desperate to distance herself from Harper, while Jack

"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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