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?"

is yours now. It's up

let's all take

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

the room. Everyone expressed their admiration for the painting and felt

abruptly shattered by a skeptical voice. "Is this a really good copy? Harper only came back from the countryside a year ago. How could she possibly have Mr.

an heiress in high society, she had also made a name for herself in

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

just

imitation, but still not

Paul a fake?

The murmurs grew louder.

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

to Paul's birthday party. It was Lucy who brought her

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 when

most of the guests were already convinced

to Harper, who remained remarkably calm without any

whispered, "Grandpa, why don't you sit down and rest for a bit? You

carefully put the oil painting aside, never taking her eyes away

Martin, was the Mitchells trying to humiliate you by sending a fake?" someone in the crowd called

cold. Scott and Lily also frowned

"Sir Martin, the Mitchell family had no idea about the gift Harper sent. She...doesn't consult

to Grandpa, now!" Jack

But Harper didn't move.

quickly added, "Don't get the 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

herself from Harper, while Jack also felt

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 I appreciate it." Paul's words were clear. He was happy with whatever Harper had gifted him, regardless of its

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