I just finished binge-reading 'Dark Love' last night, and that ending hit me hard. The protagonist finally breaks free from the toxic relationship cycle after nearly destroying themselves emotionally. Their lover, who's been manipulating them the whole time, gets exposed and abandoned by their own family. The protagonist walks away stronger but alone, which feels bittersweet rather than traditionally happy. It's realistic—no magical fixes, just hard-won growth. The final scene shows them planting a garden where their lover's mansion once stood, symbolizing reclaiming their life. If you define happy endings as 'no loose ends,' this isn't it. But if you value emotional truth over fairytale resolutions, it satisfies deeply.