Anna temporarily moves into Liv’s flat. Anna insists they invite Andre over so she can make amends to both of them. Over dinner with her friends, Anna explains everything that happened. Andre is reluctant to forgive her after what happened with their apartment, but eventually comes around. A call from Pippa interrupts their conversation. Pippa informs Anna that she isn’t mad at her but warns her that Faye has convinced her parents to press charges against Anna for fraud.

Over the following weeks, rumors continue to spread about Anna online. She loses all of her private tutoring clients as a result. Anna takes on more work at the Garage to cover her bills. However, it’s not enough to pay her tuition. Then her dissertation adviser calls to inform her she’s in danger of losing her position at the school if she doesn’t make a large payment immediately. He promises to advocate for her as best he can, but suggests she do whatever is possible to acquire the money she needs. Not long later, Kramer fires Anna. Desperate for money, she tries calling Muswell Hill about her missing payment, but they have no intention of compensating her for her work. Feeling desperate, Anna decides to call Callum for legal advice.

Anna goes to the British Library to work on her dissertation, as she has been for the past weeks. She feels confident about her topic but worries the work won’t matter if she can’t cover her tuition. Worse, if she doesn’t complete her program, she won’t qualify for the two-year work visa thereafter. Anna notices that the library is looking for new two-year apprentices. She resolves to apply.

Anna and Callum meet up at King’s Cross to discuss her legal issue. They order coffee and go for a walk. Anna explains the situation with Muswell, which Callum admits will be difficult to resolve. However, while walking through St. Pancras Gardens, another old cemetery, Callum suggests that he could threaten Muswell to compel them to pay. Because they’re a nonprofit, they won’t want to risk their reputation. He promises to do everything in his power on Anna’s behalf.

Then the conversation turns to recent events with Faye. Callum admits that although he was upset about Anna’s lying, he was curious to see if she could keep up the facade. He also informs her that Tess still asks about her and has even applied to grad school per Anna’s suggestion. Then they arrive at Hardy Tree—a site marking a compilation of misplaced gravestones “around a small, young ash tree” (321). They talk about loss, beauty, and loneliness, and Anna opens up about applying to the British Library. Callum asserts that she’ll get the job if she shows them her true self. Before parting ways, Callum takes Anna’s hand. She thinks they might kiss, but Callum ends up offering her a loan. Anna refuses, insisting it would confirm everyone’s suspicions if she took his money.

Three weeks later, Anna tries finishing her dissertation. She’s proud of her work but isn’t sure how to end it. Finally, she visits Jane Austen’s house for inspiration. The trip provides her with an ending. After finishing the paper, she gets a call from the British Library about her apprenticeship application. She interviews with the director, Stephen. Anna opens up about her personal history, proposing new educational programs for the library.

After the interview, Anna changes into her bartending shirt and studies herself in the bathroom mirror. She feels like her true self and feels silly for pretending otherwise.

Anna turns in her dissertation. After she passes, she goes out to celebrate with Liv and Andre. While they’re chatting over drinks, Anna gets a call from Stephen. He isn’t hiring her for the apprenticeship but wants to bring her on in a full-time position. Anna is thrilled. She and her friends celebrate. Privately, she considers calling Callum with her news, but decides against it. They haven’t talked since they last met up. Then, when she and Liv go to the ATM to withdraw cash for their drinks, Anna is shocked to see the deposit from Muswell in her account.

Outside the bar, Anna runs into Theo. They haven’t spoken since Anna left Highgate, but they share a pleasant exchange. Anna even tells him she’ll be working at the British Library. Then Theo suggests that they get back together. Anna insists it’s too complicated given everything with Faye. Theo reveals that Callum has been trying to convince the Wilders to drop the charges, which is a surprise to Anna. Theo also suggests that even if Faye never forgives Anna, they can still have fun in secret. Anna says she doesn’t want an affair and ends their relationship for good.

Anna reports for her first day at the British Library. She feels in her element and gets along with her supervisor, Shari. After her shift, she runs into Callum outside the library. He heard about her new job through Theo. They sit together and catch up. He congratulates her on her job, insisting that her mom would be proud. Then he reveals that he convinced the Wilders to drop the charges. He didn’t tell her sooner because he didn’t want to cause her stress. He professes his feelings and kisses her.

Anna, Liv, and Andre move into a new flat all together. Once they’re settled, they host Callum for dinner. Callum spends the night, and in the morning, he, Anna, and her friends walk to Alexandra Palace Park. The friends sit together and chat. They even make plans for other things they can do together in the future. Meanwhile, Anna reflects on everything that’s happened to her. She realizes she has everything she needs.