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Quick answer: After Morgan Grant's husband Chris and her sister Jenny die together in a car crash, Morgan discovers they were having an affair. She and Jenny's partner Jonah eventually admit the feelings they have hidden for years, and Morgan's daughter Clara ends up with Miller Adams, the boy she fell for.
Quick facts
– Book: Regretting You by Colleen Hoover
– First published: 2019
– Type: A family drama and romance
– Tone of the ending: Emotional and hopeful
Table of Contents
What Leads Up to the Ending
Morgan became pregnant with Clara at seventeen and married Chris. Her sister Jenny had a baby, Elijah, with Jonah, Chris's best friend. Sixteen-year-old Clara feels distant from her mother. The crash reveals the affair.
What Happens at the End of Regretting You
Morgan and Jonah struggle with grief, anger and the question of whether Elijah is really Chris's son. Jonah decides that it doesn't matter, because Elijah is his son in every way that counts. Morgan tries to protect Clara from the truth, which pushes them further apart until Clara finds out on her own. Clara learns the truth and makes peace with her mother. Clara and Miller make a film together and fall in love. Morgan and Jonah build a family with Elijah.
The Ending in 4 Quick Points
- The affair is revealed after the crash.
- Elijah's paternity becomes irrelevant.
- Clara and Morgan reconcile.
- Two romances end happily.
What Happens to the Main Characters
| Character | What happens to them |
|---|---|
| Morgan Grant | Ends with Jonah |
| Clara Grant | Ends with Miller |
| Jonah Sullivan | Raises Elijah |
| Miller Adams | Ends with Clara |
What the Ending Means
The ending shows that families can rebuild after betrayal and loss.
Other Ways to Read the Ending
Some readers find Morgan and Jonah's relationship rushed, while others see it as overdue. The mother-daughter story is often seen as the heart of the book.
Themes the Ending Brings Together
Grief. Both families grieve.
Betrayal. The affair changes everything.
Family. Love holds them together.
Is the Ending Happy or Sad?
Most readers describe the ending of Regretting You as emotional and hopeful. How you feel about it usually depends on what you hoped for the characters and what you expected Colleen Hoover to do with the story, so it is worth asking friends how they felt before you compare notes.
Who Will Like This Ending
Readers who enjoy endings that are emotional and hopeful will find a lot to talk about here. If you prefer every thread tied up neatly, it helps to know in advance how Colleen Hoover closes the story, which is exactly why many readers look it up. Either way, the final chapters reward a second look once you know where everything is heading, because small details from the middle of the book start to matter. If you are reading with a group, agree beforehand whether everyone has finished, so nobody has the last chapters spoiled.
Discussion Questions About the Ending
If you are reading Regretting You with a book club or a friend, these questions work well once everyone has finished:
- Did the ending surprise you, or had you seen it coming from the first chapters?
- What does the final scene say about grief, and do you agree with Colleen Hoover's view?
- Which character made the most important choice in the last part of the book, and was it the right one?
- How would the story feel if it had ended one chapter earlier or one chapter later?
- Does the ending leave you hopeful about the characters, or do you worry about what comes next?
- Would you describe the ending as emotional and hopeful, or would you choose a different word?
How to Read the Final Chapters Again
- Compare the opening with the close. Look at how the first chapter introduces grief and how the ending answers it.
- Track each final choice. The table above shows where every main character ends up, so ask which of those outcomes was earned.
- Notice what Colleen Hoover leaves unsaid. Gaps in the last pages are often deliberate, and they are where most of the debate about the ending begins.
- Listen for echoes. Images, phrases or settings from earlier in Regretting You often return in the final scene with a new meaning.
Questions to Ask Yourself After Finishing
- Was the ending of Regretting You earned by what came before it, or did it feel sudden?
- Which character's final moment affected you most, and why?
- If you could change one thing about the last chapters, what would it be?
- Did the ending change how you think about the opening pages?
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Books to Read After Regretting You
- Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover
- Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens at the end of Regretting You?
After Morgan Grant's husband Chris and her sister Jenny die together in a car crash, Morgan discovers they were having an affair. She and Jenny's partner Jonah eventually admit the feelings they have hidden for years, and Morgan's daughter Clara ends up with Miller Adams, the boy she fell for.
Is the ending of Regretting You happy or sad?
Most readers call it emotional and hopeful.
What does the ending of Regretting You mean?
The ending shows that families can rebuild after betrayal and loss.
Who wrote Regretting You and when was it published?
Regretting You was written by Colleen Hoover and first published in 2019.
Is Regretting You worth reading if I already know the ending?
Yes, especially if you enjoy family drama and romances. Knowing the ending can make a first read richer, because you notice how Colleen Hoover prepares for it from the opening chapters.
Should I read Regretting You before reading the ending explained?
Yes, if you plan to read it, because this post gives away the whole ending.