Hey, fans! Big spoilers ahead for The Young and the Restless — a dramatic new twist involving a family secret that’s sure to change everything. As the search for the truth intensifies, Cole is faced with a devastating revelation that will force him to confront his deepest fears.

In the latest episode, Cole is left reeling after discovering the results of a DNA test — CLA, the daughter he’s cherished and hoped would heal his broken heart, isn’t biologically his. The revelation shatters his world, leaving him to question everything about the past and the woman he loves, Victoria. For years, Cole had hoped that CLA’s return into their lives would be the family they had dreamed of, but now, with undeniable proof in his hands, everything he thought was true has been called into question.

From the very beginning, Cole had harbored doubts about CLA’s mysterious disappearance at birth and her sudden reappearance years later. Something always felt off about the story Victoria had told him. But despite his suspicions, he chose to ignore them, convincing himself that love and family were enough. Now, he’s forced to face the painful reality that CLA isn’t his daughter — and that the truth has been hidden from him for all these years.

Victoria, on the other hand, has been on a high since learning through her own DNA test that she is indeed CLA’s biological mother. She believes that, finally, they are rebuilding their family, free of the shadows of the past. She trusts Cole with all her heart and hopes they’re moving forward together, but Cole is burdened with guilt. He can’t bring himself to tell her the truth — not yet.

In an effort to uncover more answers, Cole enlists the help of Elena, a specialist known for handling delicate situations. Elena is skilled at uncovering hidden truths and understands the weight of Cole’s request. He asks her to investigate further, but warns her to handle the situation discreetly — especially if CLA ever finds out. Elena’s investigation uncovers troubling information, including old hospital records and mysterious correspondence. The trail leads to a man named Alexander, who had mysteriously vanished from Victoria’s life around the time CLA was born. Cole’s worst fear is confirmed: Alexander, not Cole, is CLA’s biological father.

This revelation throws Cole’s world into a tailspin, and he’s left with even more questions. Did Victoria know the truth all along? Had she been hiding it from him? Or was she just as much a victim of the past as he was?

The tension explodes when Cole confronts Victoria. In a heated argument, Cole demands to know why she kept this secret from him. Victoria, tearfully denying that she knew, admits that she never wanted to lose him and thought that if they had CLA, they could finally be a family again. But for Cole, this admission is a devastating betrayal. He’s spent years loving CLA as his own and building a life based on a lie.

Despite his anger, Cole can’t bring himself to walk away from CLA. She may not be his biological daughter, but he’s the father who’s been there for her, who’s protected her, and who’s loved her unconditionally. Victoria begs for forgiveness, insisting that their bond with CLA is what matters, not the DNA test. As the days pass, Cole struggles with his emotions and decides that the truth must eventually be told to CLA, but only when she’s ready to understand it.

As Cole continues his search for answers, more pieces of the puzzle fall into place. He uncovers the possibility that CLA’s biological father might be someone much closer to home than he expected: Billy Abbott, Victoria’s ex-husband. This revelation sends Cole into a spiral of jealousy and doubt, fearing that Billy’s connection to CLA could unravel everything he’s worked so hard to build. But as the stakes get higher, Cole makes a difficult decision: to bury the truth and continue as if nothing has changed. After all, CLA has always called him “Dad,” and that’s what matters most to him.

However, as Cole waits for another paternity test result, he’s faced with the overwhelming possibility that Billy might be CLA’s father. With his emotions running wild, Cole wrestles with his jealousy and fear. He doesn’t want to hurt CLA by revealing the truth, but deep down, he knows he can’t live a lie forever.

When the results come back confirming his worst fears, that Billy is indeed CLA’s biological father, Cole is left at a crossroads. He could confront Billy and Victoria, potentially tearing their family apart, or he could bury the truth and carry on with the life they’ve built. In the end, Cole chooses silence. He convinces himself that CLA doesn’t need Billy as her father; she has him, and that’s enough. But the guilt remains, and every time he sees Billy or hears CLA call him “Dad,” Cole is reminded of the secret he’s carrying — a secret that could destroy everything.

As life moves forward, Cole holds on to the fragile peace within his family, even as the shadow of Billy’s connection to CLA looms over him. For now, he continues to live with the secret, hoping that the love he has for CLA will be enough to protect her from the truth.

What do you think — will Cole’s decision to stay silent come back to haunt him, or is he right to protect CLA from the truth? Share your thoughts below, and stay tuned for more jaw-dropping developments in The Young and the Restless!