Hope is left devastated when Carter delivers a crushing blow—he walks away after discovering she’s pregnant with his child. Just when she thought this revelation might bring them closer together, he firmly states that nothing will change his decision. Turning his back on her, Hope is left feeling shattered and questioning if he ever cared at all. She had believed that, deep down, Carter still had feelings for her and that their baby would be the reason he stayed. Instead, he coldly rejects her, claiming he has moved on with Dianne and won’t allow the pregnancy to change his course. His words cut deeply, leaving Hope feeling more isolated than ever.

This shocking decision is bound to have serious repercussions. Brooke will be enraged when she finds out Carter abandoned Hope in her moment of vulnerability, and she won’t hesitate to confront him about it. Meanwhile, Liam views this as a chance to step back into Hope’s life, offering her the support she desperately needs. But is his intention to genuinely help her, or does he simply want to keep her away from Carter?

On the other hand, Dianne gets everything she wanted—Carter choosing her over Hope. However, even she may begin to question his integrity. If he can walk away from his own child now, what’s to stop him from leaving her in the future?

The biggest question remains: Will Carter regret his decision? He currently believes he’s making the right choice for himself, but when reality sets in, will he return to Hope? Or has he lost her for good?