On the flight home, Louisa ignores Will. She feels she has failed in her mission to save him. When they arrive back in England, Will’s parents greet them at the airport. Louisa excuses herself from their dinner invitation and leaves; Camilla follows her. Louisa informs Camilla of her resignation. Realizing that this means Louisa’s plan was unsuccessful, Camilla collapses.

Chapter 25 shifts to Treena’s perspective. Louisa refuses to leave her room after her return from Mauritius. Eventually, she tells Treena about Will’s plan to continue with his assisted suicide. After finally convincing Louisa to leave the house, Treena suggests they take a walk at the castle. Observing Louisa, Treena notices how much she has changed in the last six months. She informs Louisa that a letter arrived for her from the university and that Louisa has an interview the next day. When Louisa refuses to attend the interview, Treena chastises her and emphasizes the importance of this interview for her future.

The next evening, an upset Louisa shares that she was accepted into the university. While the family attempts to celebrate, she bursts into tears and confides in them about Will’s situation.