Junie

Over the following weeks, Junie obsesses over her part in William’s death. She reminds herself of what he did to her family, but she still feels guilty for killing him. Meanwhile, she spends her days in the cookhouse, as she and Violet still aren’t speaking.

One day, Violet summons her. She tries making amends with Junie, asking her to be her maidservant again. Junie insists that she can’t forgive her or work for her anymore. Instead, Violet tasks her with caring for Innis.

In the parlor one night, Junie watches as Bess drops a drink tray, and Beau flies into a rage. He knocks her to the ground and starts beating her. Junie is terrified that she’ll die but doesn’t know what to do.

Suddenly, Bea leaps between Beau and Bess, demanding that he stop. Beau kicks Bea, and she falls unconscious. Afterward, Violet and Junie tend to Bess’s and Bea’s wounds together.

Later that night, Violet again asks Junie to make amends. Junie refuses to give in, reminding her that as long as she’s Violet’s property, they can’t be friends.