Chapter 39: Kate

Kate enters the woods, mentally distraught and physically challenged by the cold and snow.
She experiences a sense of unnerving silence and feels lost amid the trees, worrying she might be walking in circles.
Fear overtakes her as she imagines dying in the snow, but she is comforted by the sight and sound of a crow.
Inspired by a mysterious warmth and knowledge within, Kate decides to follow the crow to find a way out.
She eventually emerges from the woods and sees the snow-covered fell and the village in the distance.
Kate reflects on a childhood memory and reconciles with the fact that her father's death was not her fault.
She returns to the cottage and Dr. Collins confirms that her baby is fine despite Kate's fears after her car accident.
Emily, Kate's friend, and her husband have helped her enormously after the accident, and they make sure she is well-prepared before leaving her alone.
Kate contemplates her impending motherhood and prepares her home for her baby with a mix of anticipation and nervousness.
She reminisces about her great-aunt Violet, feels a connection with the natural world, and touches on the mysterious lineage of the Weyward family.
Kate honors her ancestry by leaving mistletoe and ivy by a significant tree, despite not knowing the full history of her family.
In the evening, Kate's peaceful routine is interrupted by a sinister phone call from Simon, who says he has found her.

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