Laura Jackson

The Velvet Box in the Attic Laura Jackson

Jessica stared at her father in disbelief as she said to herself, "No Dad, she was not mistaken. You would not believe me if I told you it was Asa. You would not believe me if I told you I wrote about Asa and that he really exists. He came for Larry. I know he did. You knew about Susie all the time, didn't you, Asa? And that's why, on the mountain, you said 'children' instead of child. I will tell Nick and he will believe me, but you wouldn't believe me, Dad. You are such a realist. You would never believe me."