IMHO

The best way to deal with a difficult situation is simply to tell the truth. No lies, no embellishments, and no excuses. Simply admit to what you have done and be finished with it.

If you are to be punished, that is someone else's problem.

Lies just complicate your life. Once you tell a lie, the rest of your life you have to remember that lie, as well as its accompanying truth. Each lie is at least two things added to your life and frequently many more. Is it really worth the bother?

Is responsibility really such a burden?