In the end / After all / Eventually
Used to introduce the outcome or conclusion of a story or situation. Very natural in narration and casual speech. Equivalent to 'in the end' or 'eventually'.
In the end, we decided to stay home.
I didn't want to go, but in the end I was glad I did.
—What happened? —In the end nobody came.
In the end, we decided not to go.
He studied a lot and in the end he passed.