'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 3 episode 9: Does Belly stay in Paris or return to Jeremiah in Cousins?

The latest episode of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' features new twists in the storyline and the characters' fates.

The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 episode 9 marks a pivotal turning point for Belly, Jeremiah, and Conrad as the series edges closer to its finale.

The episode opens with Belly boarding her flight to Paris, determined to start fresh after Jeremiah called off their wedding. At the airport, Conrad remains unaware of the cancellation until a phone call from his father reveals the truth, leaving him conflicted about what comes next.

Once in Paris, Belly’s plans unravel when she learns her spot at the academy has been mistakenly given away. A tearful conversation with her mother, Laurel, highlights her fears of being disliked and unwanted. Matters worsen when her backpack containing her engagement ring is stolen, though she eventually tracks it down with the help of a new acquaintance, Gemma. Despite these setbacks, Belly briefly considers returning home but chooses to stay in Paris for now.

Back in Cousins, Jeremiah struggles with regret, drinking heavily and shutting out those around him. When Taylor and Steven try to support him, he admits he feels lost without Belly. Later, a tense phone call with her confirms his turmoil: Jeremiah begs her to return but lashes out when she declines, telling her not to call again. His feelings remain unresolved, but his anger closes the door on reconciliation.

Conrad, meanwhile, faces hostility from both Jeremiah and Steven as he tries to reach out. Jeremiah gloats that Belly did not choose Conrad either, underlining the fractured state of their relationships.

Episode 9 leaves Belly setting out on a new chapter in Paris while Jeremiah and Conrad reckon with loss and uncertainty. With the finale approaching, the love triangle remains unsettled.