In a dramatic turn only The Bold and the Beautiful could deliver, Hope Logan’s world has once again been plunged into chaos. After her painful breakup with Liam Spencer,

the woman known for her poise, warmth, and unyielding optimism found herself reaching for stability—and perhaps, a second chance at love—in the arms of Carter Walton.

But now, a shocking pregnancy has surfaced, and with it, a secret that threatens to tear apart not just Hope’s newfound happiness, but the lives of everyone in her orbit.

The burning question? Who is the father—Carter or Finn?

Hope’s Fragile New Beginning

Following her split from Liam, Hope sought solace in Carter’s steady presence. He had been her quiet strength at Forrester Creations, a partner in both creativity and compassion. Their connection, born of mutual respect and shared healing, felt like a welcome escape from the storm. Carter’s unwavering support promised a life free from drama, rooted in trust and simple joys. Hope began to believe in that promise—until one unexpected morning changed everything.

Hope stood alone in her bathroom, trembling as she stared at the positive pregnancy test in her hands. A rush of emotion overwhelmed her—joy, fear, and disbelief. She was pregnant again. When she broke the news to Carter, his reaction was everything she’d hoped for. He embraced fatherhood with open arms, speaking of building a family, protecting their child from the shadows of the past, and creating a future grounded in love.

But what Carter didn’t know was that Hope was carrying more than just a child—she was carrying a secret.

The Night Everything Changed

Not long after her breakup with Liam, Hope had found herself emotionally wrecked and alone. In that moment of desperation, she crossed paths with Dr. John “Finn” Finnegan, who was battling demons of his own. What followed wasn’t a passionate affair, but a brief, aching moment of vulnerability shared between two people seeking comfort. A kiss led to more, and before the night ended, Hope had crossed a line she never intended to.

Ashamed and riddled with guilt, Hope returned to Carter, convincing herself it had been a one-time lapse, a moment she could leave in the past. She buried the memory—and the possibility of another man being her child’s father—deep in her heart, determined to move forward.

A Medical Mystery and a Genetic Bombshell

It was during a routine prenatal visit that everything began to unravel. A strange expression on the doctor’s face. A careful explanation. An unexpected anomaly in the baby’s ultrasound. The doctor requested further genetic testing, delicately broaching the subject of possible conflicting paternity markers. Hope’s heart dropped. The truth she had tried so desperately to suppress had clawed its way to the surface.

Terrified and guilt-ridden, Hope fled the clinic, tears spilling freely as her carefully constructed world began to collapse. She knew what she had to do.

Carter’s Devastating Discovery

That night, Hope confessed everything to Carter. The pregnancy. The night with Finn. The horrifying possibility that the baby might not be his. Carter’s reaction was immediate and devastating. His love turned to fury, his trust to ash. He had envisioned a future with Hope and their child. Now, that dream lay in ruins.

“You lied to me,” Carter spat, voice cracking with betrayal. “You looked me in the eyes and told me this was ours.” His heartbreak was raw, volcanic. He stormed out, slamming the door behind him—and perhaps, forever closing the door on their relationship.

The Fallout Reaches Finn and Steffy

The revelation didn’t stop with Carter. Word quickly reached Steffy Forrester, who was blindsided by the news that her husband, Finn, had shared an intimate night with Hope. Her fury was absolute. How could the man she loved, the father of her daughter, betray her with Hope—the very woman she once considered a friend?

Finn, haunted by regret, confessed to the one-night lapse but insisted it was a mistake he never intended to repeat. Steffy’s pain turned cold and calculating. She couldn’t look at Hope without seething, and the tension inside the Forrester family home became unbearable.

Liam Spencer: Torn Between Past and Present

Meanwhile, Liam watched the drama unfold with a maelstrom of emotions. Though he and Hope were no longer together, the news of her pregnancy stirred old feelings. His jealousy, mixed with concern, drove him back into Hope’s orbit. Could he be there for her again, despite everything? Should he?

When he finally confronted Hope, he found a woman shattered by guilt but still radiating the gentle strength he once loved. She admitted everything and pleaded for understanding. And for a fleeting moment, Liam softened—until Carter reappeared.

Carter, hardened by betrayal, warned Liam to stay away. The possessiveness in his voice sent a chill through the room. “She’s mine,” he said. But was she?

A Community Divided

With tensions escalating, the entire Forrester and Spencer families have been drawn into the drama. Steffy’s mistrust of Finn deepens. Carter isolates himself, pouring all his anguish into his work. Liam wavers on the edge, unsure if he can forgive or trust again. And Hope stands at the center of it all, preparing to welcome her baby into a world rife with secrets, lies, and broken hearts.

As the final weeks of her pregnancy draw near, the question of paternity still looms. DNA tests will come, but even those answers won’t mend the emotional wounds that have already been inflicted. Will Carter walk away forever? Will Finn and Steffy’s marriage survive? Could Liam find his way back into Hope’s life—or does this child mark the final fracture in a once-unbreakable love story?

The Storm Has Only Just Begun

In true Bold and the Beautiful fashion, the storm brewing is far from over. Hope’s secret may have been exposed, but the aftermath has just begun. Friendships have crumbled, marriages hang by a thread, and trust—so carefully earned—is now nearly impossible to restore.

Hope Logan may be carrying a new life, but with it comes the burden of heartbreak, betrayal, and unanswered questions that could change everything. As paternity test results inch closer to revealing the truth, one thing is certain: in the glamorous, scandal-laced world of The Bold and the Beautiful, no secret stays hidden for long—and every action comes with a price.