Yes, there is a happy ending but why did they have to drag it on so much? the unnecessary conflict at the end (them being apart for five years, her considering marrying someone else), her being stubborn and not forgiving him despite loving him very much (apparently), it was just annoying. I would have expected her heart to soften after five years of being apart but she was being stubborn for the sake of it. only when she thought he was dead did she forgive him. was it all for the drama? for me, it left a bitter aftertaste to an otherwise good series.