Summary

In Chapter 52, when Esther looked at the cabin she told Mabel there was no way there would be a roof on it by the day of Garrett and Faina’s wedding. Mabel said the wedding dress was finished but Faina had her own plans for it that she knew nothing about. Esther worried that Faina would not be a good mother once the baby was born. She was concerned the girl would spend her time running around the woods instead of taking care of her husband and baby. Mabel began having nightmares again. She dreamed Faina was drowning but there was nothing she could do to save her.

The day of the wedding arrived. Only family was invited. One of Garrett’s brothers would officiate. Faina had not yet appeared at the cabin to prepare. She had the wedding dress with her...