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 looked at

now. It's up to you,"

then let's all take a

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

admiration for the painting and felt lucky to

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

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

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

it's just a good

but still not the real

Ms. Mitchell give Paul a

The murmurs grew louder.

said softly, "Lucy, don't say that. Maybe Harper just wanted to surprise Grandpa and got

wasn't actually invited to Paul's birthday party. It

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

that, most of the guests

remained remarkably

and rest

Paul replied with a smile, nodding his head. Then, he carefully put the oil painting aside, never taking her

you by sending a

cold. Scott and Lily also frowned in displeasure, while Benjamin

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

Grandpa, now!" Jack commanded

But Harper didn't move.

wrong idea about the Mitchells. Sure, Harper's our daughter, but everyone knows she was only brought back 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 all

desperate to distance herself from Harper,

if it's a good fake, I like

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