The Bachelorconcluded its 25th season on Monday night, but it was anything but a neat wrap-up.
Shortly after the dramatic finale aired, Rachael took toInstagramto send a final message to her fans.
“It’s unpredictable, unexplainable, and things might not go the way you hoped for.

While I certainly wish things turned out differently, I also believe there is a reason for everything …
I believe good can come out [of] every circumstance.”
While I never expected this outcome, I respect his decision completely."

“We can change the world, together.
I love you all and here’s to new beginnings.”
Her post drew nearly 100,000 likes and plenty of supportive messages, including one fromEmmanuel Acho.
“Appreciate your vulnerability and humility,” he wrote.
“Wishing you nothing but the best my friend.”