Tell Me Lies: Who Does Lucy End Up With in the Book & Show?

With the recent release of Tell Me Lies Season 2 on Hulu, fans of the show have one question on their minds: who does Lucy end up with? Also, who does she end up with in Carola Lovering’s novel, which inspired the TV show? After fans got a great look at Lucy and Stephen’s toxic but undeniable chemistry, they were convinced the duo would eventually end up together and are wondering if this is the case.

So, who is Lucy’s partner and lover in Carola Lovering’s Tell Me Lies novel? Who is it in the show? Here are both questions answered.

Who does Lucy end up with in Carola Lovering’s Tell Me Lies: A Novel?

Lucy ends up with Stephen in Carola Lovering’s Tell Me Lies: A Novel. However, she eventually leaves him by the final chapter.

In the book, after Lucy and Stephen graduate, they continue their on-off secret romance, which they established in college for years, even though Stephen cheats on Lucy with another woman. Eventually, Lucy learns Stephen is terrible for her when it comes to being her lover and life partner.

Moreover, she also finally figures out Stephen was responsible for her best friend Macy’s death by piecing together her knowledge of Stephen’s hometown being the same one Macy’s secret boyfriend was from. This was eventually confirmed in the book’s last Stephen’s Point of View chapter. This is where he admitted to cheating on his girlfriend Diana with Macy and causing the car accident that killed Macy by drunk driving.

Lucy eventually gets over Stephen. At Bree’s wedding, she confronts him and asks him about Macy, whom he denies knowing. Finally, prompting Lucy to walk away from him. Lucy then reconciles with her mother, whom she previously did not forgive for cheating on her dad with Gabe, and ponders over a journalism career.

Who does Lucy end up with in the Tell Me Lies TV Show?

Lucy ends up with Max as his partner and lover in the Tell Me Lies TV show. Meanwhile, Stephen ends up getting engaged to Lydia, Lucy’s best friend from her hometown, at the end of Season 1.

Lucy and Max attend the joint bachelor and bachelorette party in Season 2’s future timeline. Lydia is not present at this party, using work as an excuse for her absence. Meanwhile, Stephen becomes overly friendly with Max, much to Lucy’s suspicion and annoyance.

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