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

painting is yours now.

let's all

faded into the crystalline white, creating an atmosphere of stillness and serenity. The artist's brushwork was

of praise filled the room. Everyone expressed their admiration for the painting

from the countryside a year ago. How could she possibly have Mr. Cardin's work? This feels like a trick, just trying to

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

of criticism filled the room. People scrutinized

just

imitation, but still not the real

Ms. Mitchell give Paul a fake? Does her

The murmurs grew louder.

next to Lucy, Lauren gently tugged at her shirt and said softly, "Lucy, don't say that. Maybe Harper just

invited to Paul's birthday party. It was

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 a fake

the guests were already

turned to Harper, who remained remarkably

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

smile, nodding his head. Then, he carefully

you by

and Lily also frowned in displeasure, while Benjamin glanced at the

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

to Grandpa, now!" Jack

But Harper didn't move.

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

herself from

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

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