The late afternoon sun bathed the park in golden hues, its serenity a stark contrast to the storm brewing beneath the surface. Kyle Abbott and Summer Newman, once inseparable, stood hidden in a secluded corner. Their connection, rekindled in a way neither had fully anticipated, seemed to defy the promises Kyle had made. They shared a kiss that felt both forbidden and familiar, lost in the moment with the belief they were alone.
Unbeknownst to them, Victoria Newman, the vigilant guardian of her family's legacy, had stumbled upon the scene. The sight of Kyle—whom she believed to be committed to her daughter, CLA—locked in an embrace with Summer was shocking and deeply disturbing. Victoria had long known of the complicated history between Kyle and Summer, but she had hoped that chapter was behind them. The betrayal unfolding before her eyes was a painful reminder that her hopes had been in vain.
Victoria's heart sank as she watched the two, her instincts screaming for intervention. The idea of Kyle betraying CLA, her innocent and kind-hearted daughter, was unbearable. CLA had always seen Kyle as her protector, someone who would stand by her through thick and thin. Now that trust was shattered, and Victoria knew the devastation CLA would face if she ever found out.
Without a second thought, Victoria stormed toward the pair, her footsteps heavy with indignation. She could not allow this betrayal to continue. The sight of them so consumed in their kiss filled her with revulsion. As she reached them, her voice cut through the moment like a blade—cold and sharp.
"What the hell do you think you're doing?" Victoria's tone was a mix of anger and disbelief. Both Kyle and Summer jumped apart, their faces flushed with guilt and shock.
Summer, startled, took a step back. Her regretful eyes met Kyle's, acknowledging the wrongness of their actions. They had succumbed to old feelings and temptation, but reality had crashed down around them.
Kyle's face paled, and he opened his mouth to speak, but Victoria interrupted him. "I saw everything," she spat, disgust evident in her voice. "You think you can just sneak around and no one will notice? You think CLA won't find out?"
At the mention of CLA's name, Kyle's heart sank. The weight of his actions hit him like a tidal wave. CLA, sweet and trusting, did not deserve to be caught in this tangled mess of his and Summer's history.
"Victoria, please," Kyle's voice was pleading. "It's not what it looks like. I know I messed up, but please don’t tell CLA. I'll make it right. Just give me a chance."
Victoria crossed her arms, her expression hardening. "And how exactly do you plan to make this right? CLA trusts you. She loves you. She thinks you're committed to her, yet here you are, kissing your ex-wife like it means nothing."
Kyle glanced at Summer, who stood silently, guilt etched on her face. He turned back to Victoria, desperation in his voice. "I made a mistake, but I'll never let it happen again. Please, just give me a chance to prove it."
Victoria hesitated, her mind racing. Should she reveal the truth to CLA, shattering her daughter's heart and the future she envisioned with Kyle? Or should she keep it a secret, sparing CLA the immediate pain but sending a troubling message about trust and betrayal?
"Victoria, you don’t understand," she said, her voice firm but filled with emotion. "CLA is too young to handle this kind of betrayal. She’s not ready to be a stepmother, not to Harrison. He only sees Summer as his mother. You know that."
Kyle winced at her words, knowing deep down that Victoria was right. CLA, despite her love for Harrison, would never truly replace Summer in his eyes. It was a truth he had long avoided admitting to himself.
