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.

do you think?"

the painting is yours now. It's

let's all

rivers faded into the crystalline white, creating an atmosphere of stillness

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

countryside a year

speaker was Lucy White, the only daughter of the prestigious White family. Though an heiress in high society, she had also made a

buzz of criticism filled the room. People

it's just

convincing imitation, but

give Paul a fake? Does her family

The murmurs grew louder.

shirt and said softly, "Lucy, don't say that. Maybe Harper just

to Paul's birthday party. It was Lucy

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.

the guests were already convinced by

to Harper, who remained remarkably calm

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

Paul replied with a smile, nodding his head. Then, he carefully

trying to humiliate you by sending a fake?"

frowned in displeasure,

anyone from the Martin family 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 will teach

apologize to Grandpa, now!" Jack commanded

But Harper didn't move.

was only brought back into the family last year. She usually keeps

from Harper,

the tension. "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

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