After years of disappointment in his love life, Carter Walton (Lawrence St. Victor) finally seemed to have found his happily ever after with Hope Logan (Annika Noelle). Known as the “eternal bachelor” on The Bold and the Beautiful, Carter had endured a string of failed relationships, leaving him frustrated and heartbroken. But with Hope by his side, it seemed like Carter’s luck was about to change.

Hope had always been there for Carter, and for a while, it seemed as though he had finally found someone who could make him forget about his past mistakes. Carter was completely invested in Hope and the future they were building together. In fact, he even embraced Hope’s co-parenting relationship with Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton), Hope’s ex-husband, for the sake of their daughter, Beth. It seemed like Carter was willing to put any insecurities aside in the name of family harmony.

For a while, everything seemed perfect. Carter believed that things between Hope and Liam were just a distant memory, with no chance of reconciliation. It was easy for Carter to be confident in their relationship, especially when he believed that Liam’s life was hanging by a thread. After all, Liam’s battle with cancer and other health issues seemed to be putting him on borrowed time. With the looming threat of Liam’s death, Carter didn’t worry much about Hope’s lingering feelings for her ex-husband.

However, everything was about to change with a single phone call. The Bold and the Beautiful spoilers reveal that Hope will be devastated when she learns that Luna Nozawa (Lisa Yamada) shot Liam. The news shakes Hope to her core, and she immediately rushes to the hospital to be at his side, desperate to make sure that Liam is okay. In that moment, Carter is left wondering what this means for his own future with Hope.

While there’s still uncertainty around whether Liam will survive or not, new rumors suggest that Liam may pull through and end up needing long-term care. In fact, it’s been hinted that Liam could be confined to a wheelchair, requiring Hope’s help more than ever. This new development leaves Carter with even more doubts about his relationship with Hope and what lies ahead.

If Liam survives the shooting and continues his battle with cancer, Carter’s feelings of insecurity will only grow. According to the spoilers, as Liam fights for his life, Carter will begin to realize something that has been glaringly obvious all along—Hope is still very much in love with Liam. No matter how much she tries to convince herself that she’s moved on, Hope’s love for Liam runs deeper than Carter could have ever imagined.

To make matters worse, Carter’s life becomes even more complicated when his ex-lover, Daphne, returns to town at a critical moment. Daphne, with her undeniable charm and attention, begins showering Carter with affection and kindness, creating a stark contrast to the growing emotional distance between Carter and Hope. While Carter is struggling with the realization that Hope’s heart still belongs to Liam, Daphne is there to remind him of the past they shared, making it difficult for Carter to resist her advances.

This creates a troubling situation for Carter. On one hand, he wants to hold on to Hope and make their relationship work, but on the other hand, he can’t ignore the fact that Hope’s focus is entirely on Liam. It’s clear that Hope is putting all her energy into caring for Liam during his recovery, leaving little to no room for Carter in her life. The fact that she still has unresolved feelings for Liam only makes things more painful for Carter.

As if all of this wasn’t enough, Daphne’s presence only adds more fuel to the fire. Carter finds himself caught between his past and his present, unsure of where his future lies. With Daphne showering him with attention, Carter is forced to confront the possibility that maybe he’s not as over his past relationships as he thought. But more than that, he can’t help but wonder whether Hope’s heart still belongs to her ex-husband, Liam.

At this point, it seems like Carter has reached a crossroads in his relationship with Hope. Will he stay and continue to fight for their future together, or will he realize that Hope’s connection to Liam is too strong to overcome? With everything hanging in the balance, Carter is left questioning whether he has any chance at all of truly having a future with Hope.

Carter is no stranger to heartache, but this time feels different. He’s watched Hope struggle with her feelings for Liam for months, but now that Liam’s life is at risk, it seems like Hope’s love for him is more undeniable than ever. With everything on the line, Carter’s future with Hope may depend on whether Liam survives or not.

Hope’s emotional turmoil has reached its peak, and it’s clear that her connection with Liam remains stronger than Carter could have ever anticipated. But with Daphne’s return and her attempts to rekindle old feelings, Carter is now facing a difficult decision. Can he wait for Hope to choose him, or will he be forced to walk away from a love that he thought was his for the taking?

Is this the end of Hope Logan’s engagement to Carter Walton? Will Liam’s survival be the final blow to their already strained relationship? Only time will tell what happens next, but one thing is for sure: Carter’s heartbreak is just beginning.

What do you think will happen next for Carter, Hope, and Liam? Will Hope choose her ex-husband, or will Carter still stand a chance in winning her heart? Let us know in the comments below, and stay tuned for more spoilers and updates from The Bold and the Beautiful!