CHAPTER 52
I didn't like keeping secrets from Kip but if he knew what I was planning to do he would have tried to talk me out of it. Also, I didn't want him to worry--I had enough angst for both of us. It never occurred to me that Kip might be keeping a secret of his own. The next morning we were both so focused on our own subterfuge we didn't notice how squirrely the other one was acting. Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive!
"What trouble are you getting into today?" Kip asked, buttering his toast.
"No trouble, what makes you think I'd look for trouble?" I fumbled.
"Let's see, you were framed for grand larceny, arrested, and the IRS is reviewing your finances. Just this week. Other than that, no reason."
I forced a laugh. "You forgot sued for defamation
