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

now. It's up to you," she

then let's all

an atmosphere of stillness and serenity. The artist's brushwork was confident yet delicate, giving the landscape a sense of depth that seemed to

admiration for the

came back from the countryside a year ago. How could she possibly

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

filled the

it's just

convincing imitation, but still

Mitchell give Paul a fake? Does her family

The murmurs grew louder.

"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

party.

you 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

that, most of the guests were already

who remained remarkably calm without any hint

"Grandpa, why don't you sit down and rest for a bit? You must be tired after standing for

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

by sending

and Lily also frowned in displeasure, while Benjamin glanced

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 will teach her a

apologize to Grandpa, now!" Jack

But Harper didn't move.

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

desperate to distance herself from

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

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