“I was just… climbing the stairs.”

“Babe, if you’re not good at something, don’t force yourself to do it.”

“Then I won’t climb anymore.”

“That’s not what I meant. I mean… don’t lie anymore.”

“Why do you all know me so well?”

One look and I was completely seen through. I couldn’t even keep a tiny secret.

“‘You all’?” Talia’s voice lifted at the end, pure gossip. “Other ...