How do you interpret the ending of the narrative?

Axl and Beatrice have regained their memories. When they meet the boatman again, he learns about the time Beatrice cheated on Axl, why their son had left, and what had caused the son's death. He also learns that Axl had forbidden Beatrice to visit his grave. There is change in the characters.

Even Beatrice's view seems to have changed now that she has her memory back. Before, she begged Axl not to leave her. Now she is willing to go to the island alone.

Is peace possible when one forgets, but never forgives? The ending of this novel seems to say, "No."

This section also removes the mist for the readers. They know where everyone stands. They learn about the hidden past of Axl and Beatrice, and they understand what the search to rejoin their son really means.

The boatman says that the two will walk together on the island, but he'll have to take Beatrice first and come back for Axl. Beatrice convinces Axl to let her go. They part, and Axl walks to the shore without turning back even though the boatman tells him to wait for him to return.