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?"

is yours now. It's up to you," she

let's all

the canvas. It revealed a snowy landscape, stunning in its simplicity. Mountains and rivers faded into the crystalline white, creating an atmosphere of stillness and serenity. The artist's brushwork was confident yet delicate, giving

expressed their admiration for the painting and felt

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

the prestigious White family. Though an heiress in high society, she had also made a name for herself

criticism filled the room. People scrutinized the painting, finding

just

but still not the

Mitchell give Paul a fake? Does

The murmurs grew louder.

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

to Paul's birthday party. It was Lucy who

be considerate, but it's another to fool everyone like this. My grandfather loves collecting oil paintings, and

that, most of the guests were already

to Harper, who remained

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

his head. Then, he carefully put the oil painting aside, never

to humiliate you by

Scott and Lily also frowned in displeasure, while Benjamin

family could respond, Jack spoke up, "Sir Martin, the Mitchell family had no idea about the gift Harper sent.

Grandpa, now!" Jack

But Harper didn't move.

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

desperate to distance herself from Harper,

Paul's voice cut through 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,

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