Hope Logan’s wedding day was supposed to mark a new beginning—a fresh chapter with Carter Walton, a man who had waited patiently and believed in second chances. But what unfolded left everyone speechless, especially Carter. The story began with a whirlwind engagement. Carter had planned the perfect romantic proposal—candles, heartfelt vows, and sincerity in every word. Despite their recent reunion and Hope’s unresolved emotions from her past with Liam, she accepted.

Her “yes” lit up the Forrester offices. Brooke was thrilled. Ridge even offered support, a rare sign of approval. But beneath Hope’s polite smile, she wrestled with the shadows of Liam—her ex, who was struggling with his health and emotionally pulling away from everyone. Liam had given her his blessing, wanting her to move on and be happy. Yet, the weight of that request, and the idea of letting him go, became too much.

As the wedding approached, Carter was overjoyed, telling Ridge he finally saw a future worth believing in. Hope, on the other hand, was drifting into silence. She spent more time alone, looking at her phone, staring at herself in the mirror, and questioning everything. Her heart was torn. “I don’t love him like he deserves,” she admitted to herself in a moment of raw truth.

Then came the wedding morning. The guests arrived. Carter stood at the altar, glowing with hope. Hope, however, sat alone in the bridal suite, her bouquet trembling in her hands. Tears streaming, she whispered, “I’m sorry, Liam, but I can’t do this just because you said I should.” And then—she ran. Through hallways, past stunned staff, veil in hand, her wedding abandoned in a trail of heartbreak.

Carter stood waiting, still smiling, unaware. Until Brooke approached with a pale expression and whispered the truth: “She’s gone.” The devastation hit like a tidal wave. “Not again,” Carter muttered, heartbroken. Now, questions loom. Will Hope face him again? Will Liam learn she ran for him? Is Hope still chained to her past—or did she run because of fear?