Chapter 53

• "I never mentioned that to you," I said, a scoff escaping me. "How did you find out?"
• Vesper’s eyes widened, her mouth opening and closing as she tried to form words. She was caught off guard, and I could tell she hadn’t anticipated being exposed. The situation was far more complex than I’d imagined.
• I felt like a child who’d stumbled into a game meant for adults. Just when I thought I was gaining ground, another complication emerged.