The "happily ever after" for Hank and Polly involves them adopting the daughter of a deceased abusive neighbor. It is revealed in the epilogue that Hank murdered the neighbor to save the child, mirroring Polly's own earlier kidnapping attempts but driven by a protective motive. The Crash by Freida McFadden - Goodreads
The query refers to the The Crash by #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden . Released on January 28, 2025 , the story is a tense, claustrophobic survival tale set in rural Maine. 📖 Story Summary
Initially grateful, Tegan soon realizes she is being held captive. Polly, who has struggled with infertility, believes Tegan is an unfit mother and intends to take the baby once it is born.